Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiology
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 9 months (maternity cover)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 153-ME05019
- Employer
- University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bournemouth
- Town
- Bournemouth
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 pa/pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - CIU/ Ward 23
Band 5
As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.
We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £250m estates programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.
We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.
We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.
At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.
As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a friendly, forward-thinking team in a 9-month fixed-term role covering maternity leave on Ward 23 and the Cardiac Intervention Unit (CIU).
Ward 23 is a unique Cardiology inpatient ward with 19 beds, caring for patients following acute cardiac events and those undergoing continued investigation and treatment. We also have four side rooms offering private cardiac care.
As part of this role, you’ll also have the opportunity to rotate into the Cardiac Intervention Unit (CIU) – a day-case elective unit managing up to 16 patients pre- and post-procedures, including angiograms, pacemaker insertions, and cardiac ablations.
No two days are the same, and you’ll benefit from strong links with the wider cardiology services, including specialist nurses and the research team.
We are seeking dynamic, motivated, and compassionate nurses with a genuine interest in cardiology. You’ll be committed to delivering the highest standards of patient-centred care and keen to develop your clinical skills in a supportive and progressive environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity to:
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Develop cardiology-specific clinical experience
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Work within a diverse and friendly multidisciplinary team
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Gain exposure to both inpatient and elective cardiac care pathways
If you’re a nurse looking for an exciting short-term role with development opportunities and variety, we’d love to hear from you.
A UK active NMC is required.
Interview date: TBC
Main duties of the job
What can we offer you?
- Excellent team spirit, engaging in outside social activities.
- Positive culture where everyone's voice is heard.
- Practice Educator within the Directorate.
- Regular in house teaching and education opportunities.
- Development opportunities within the Cardiology directorate.
- Friendly and approachable staff.
Improve existing and learn new clinical skills and competencies
Working for our organisation
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how
we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered Nurse
Desirable criteria
- Diploma/Degree in relevant subjects. Preceptorship and/or Mentor course.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable clinical experience
- Demonstrate Cardiology experience.
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential criteria
- Problem solving skills
- Planning and prioritisation skills
- Non IV and IV medication administration
- Experience in complying with nursing, infection control and risk management polices
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills
- Knowledge of conditions relevant to Cardiology
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential criteria
- Adaptive to unpredictable workloads
- Ability to work under pressure and with frequent interruptions
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Highly motivated
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
- Ability to demonstrate compassion
- Ability to recognise stress in self and manages it appropriately
Language requirement
Essential criteria
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Hilda Hinlayagan
- Job title
- Clinical Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 019 4516
- Additional information
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