Cardiac Suite Registered Nurse

NHS; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative hospital is seeking a dedicated nurse to join the Cardiac Suite team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment specializing in Cardiac Angiography and other advanced cardiac procedures. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, providing essential patient care in both elective and acute settings. With a commitment to outstanding care, this position not only enhances your nursing skills but also offers generous benefits including NHS discounts and a minimum of 35 days paid holiday. If you're eager to grow and make a difference in patients' lives, this is the right opportunity for you.

Benefits

NHS discounts

35 days paid holiday

Generous pension scheme

On-site car parking

Leisure centre access

Day nursery

Holiday play schemes

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration is essential for this role.
• Minimum of one year's nursing experience post-qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Scrub/Assisting Nurse for all procedures in the Cardiac unit.
• Provide patient care in the Recovery unit pre- and post-procedure.

Skills

Current NMC registration

Minimum of one year's nursing experience

ALS Certification

Drug administration competence

Cardiology experience

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Job Summary

If you are versatile, hardworking, seeking a challenge, eager to learn new skills, and enjoy working within a multidisciplinary team, then the Cardiac Suite team is looking for you.

We are a busy Cardiac unit specializing in Cardiac Angiography, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Pacemakers, and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. We care for a mix of elective outpatients and acute inpatients across two Cardiac Catheterisation Labs and a 9-bed recovery ward. There are strong links to CCU and Tisbury Ward.

We have full-time and part-time vacancies. The successful applicant must be flexible to meet the service needs and participate in the On Call rota. An informal visit to the unit is recommended.

Previous unsuccessful candidates need not apply.

Main Duties of the Job

1. Scrub/Assisting Nurse for all procedures
2. Running Nurse for all procedures
3. Patient care in the Recovery unit, pre- and post-procedure
4. Pre-assessment clinics
5. On-call commitment

About Us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage of over 250 years. We are committed to delivering outstanding care for everyone and are recognized for the quality of care and treatment provided to our patients and staff.

As an acute Trust rated 'Good' by the CQC, we offer regional and super-regional specialist services including Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre, and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have approximately 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.

We support flexible working arrangements and consider requests based on service needs. Benefits include NHS discounts, a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro-rata), a generous pension scheme, on-site car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery, and holiday play schemes.

Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work, offering easy access to London, local airports, Southampton, and Bournemouth. Explore Salisbury at www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk.

Job Details

Date posted: 02 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per year (pro rata if part-time)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 269-SFT8996-A

Location: Salisbury District Hospital, Odstock Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ

Job Responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Registration - Essential

• Current NMC registration
• Minimum of one year's nursing experience post-qualification
• ALS Certification or willingness to work towards
• Drug administration competence

Desirable

• Cardiology experience
• Previous scrub, recovery, or pre-admission clinic skills (preferable but not essential)

Additional Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required.

Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications. Further information is available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. More details can be found on the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Name: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Salisbury District Hospital, Odstock Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ

Website: https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/