Cardiac Care Nurse – CCU/Willow C (Band 5)

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33

NHS discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes (lease cars,

Vivup counselling service

Job summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the coronary care unit and cardiology team. The role involves caring for acute cardiac patients across CCU, Willow C, and Heart Centre, with opportunities to rotate between areas.

We welcome experienced or newly qualified nurses to apply; the post supports professional development, with senior nurse mentorship and a focus on high-quality patient care in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with active NMC registration.
• Experience in cardiology or acute medical nursing.
• Ability to analyse cardiac rhythms and interpret telemetry.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care for cardiology and acute medical patients.
• Supervise HCAs and students on the ward.
• Communicate effectively with patients' relatives and MDT.
• Move between departments after maternity cover.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Mentoring

Compassionate care

Cardiac rhythm analysis

Education

Registered nurse with active registration

Tools

Telemetry monitoring system

Job description

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the coronary care unit and cardiology team. The role involves caring for acute cardiac patients across CCU, Willow C, and Heart Centre, with opportunities to rotate between areas.

We welcome experienced or newly qualified nurses to apply; the post supports professional development, with senior nurse mentorship and a focus on high-quality patient care in a supportive team environment.