Cath Lab Nurse

NHS; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Bournemouth is seeking a full-time Cath Lab Nurse to join their dynamic team. The role includes working in Cardiac Angiography and Electrophysiology labs, with participation in a 24/7 on-call rota. Candidates must have active NMC registration and be willing to learn, with opportunities for professional development. Previous applicants need not apply.

Benefits

Opportunities for CPD

In-house teaching sessions

Qualifications

• Registered with an active UK NMC Registration.
• Experience caring for patients with acute and long-term conditions.
• Demonstrable clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high standard of patient care.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota for PPCI.
• Act as a scrub/circulating nurse within the labs.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studies

Teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

Go back University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Cath Lab Nurse

The closing date is 12 October 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Cardiac Catheter Labs for a full time Band 5 Nurse. This post involves working in all areas of the Catheter labs which incorporates Cardiac Angiography / Angioplasty/ Pacing and Electrophysiology. Once trained, the successful candidate will be expected to participate on our 24/7 on- call rota for PPCI.

Our hours of work are Monday-Friday 08.30-17.00 with one 10.00-18.00 shift per week.

The position would entail working as a scrub/circulating nurse within the labs. Previous experience would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided. We are a dynamic, progressive and supportive team who welcome individuals with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

The position includes working within a friendly, supportive multi-disciplinary team. Opportunities for CPD are provided with in house teaching sessions and upon experience facilitated conferences.

Previous applicants need not apply

This role requires an active UK NMC Registration

Base Location: Bournemouth

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

We are looking to add to our team of caring and compassionate nurses. The ideal candidate will be acting as a scrub/ circulating nurse within the Cath labs where patients are having invasive cardiac procedures.

We work closely with an MDT of skilled professionals and would encourage applications from candidates with a positive attitude on a background of caring for patients in an acute setting.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

To deliver a high standard of patient care thereby ensuring a safe and effective service is delivered to patients and their families. This will be delivered in accordance with the Trust Values/ Objectives, Practices and Policies and the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors and Evidence based practice.

Person Specification

Qualification

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studies
• Teaching qualification

Experience

• Experience of caring for patients with acute and long term conditions
• Demonstrable clinical experience
• Experience of working in a Cath lab

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust