Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiology
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Over 4 days Monday to Friday)
- Job ref
- 427-7714539
- Employer
- Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal United Hospital
- Town
- Bath
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - Cardiology Day Case Unit
Band 5
Job overview
Working within the Cardiology Directorate and in the daycase unit, you will be responsible for admitting, recovering and discharging patients attending for elective procedures, using a competency based framework.
We work Monday to Friday
Main duties of the job
Admitting patients as per pathway
Recovering and discharging patients as per pathway and competency based framework.
Venepuncture and cannulation
IV medication administration for Cardiology Specific infusion service
Coordinating the unit and staff in the absence of the B6/7
Assisting with the Transoesophageal Echocardiography and Cardioversion lists.
Supervising B3 Clinical Health Care Support Workers and Students.
Liaising with other departments in the directorate and the MDT
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff well-being, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial well-being. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role.
Person specification
essential
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Experience in Acute Cardiology >2 years
Desirable criteria
- Post Qualification in Cardiology
- Immediate Life Support
Desirable
Essential criteria
- Venepuncture and Cannulation
Desirable criteria
- Experience in elective/planned care
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Georgie Kelly
- Job title
- Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01225 825394
- Additional information
Informal visits to the unit welcomed and encouraged
For further information please contact Sr Georgie Kelly or Daisy Joseph 01225 825394
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