Cath Lab Nurse | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bournemouth is seeking a full-time Band 5 Nurse for its Cardiac Catheter Labs. This role involves working as a scrub/circulating nurse during invasive cardiac procedures and participating in a 24/7 on-call rota. Ideal candidates will have an active UK NMC Registration and a positive attitude towards patient care. Full training will be provided. This position offers opportunities for continuous professional development within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Active UK NMC Registration is required.
• Experience in a cath lab is advantageous but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Candidates should be compassionate and have a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a scrub/circulating nurse within the Cardiac Catheter Labs.
• Participate on a 24/7 on-call rota for PPCI after training.
• Contribute to delivering high quality patient care.

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. 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.

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.

This advert closes on Sunday 12 Oct 2025

Responsibilities

• Perform as a scrub/circulating nurse within the Cardiac Catheter Labs during invasive procedures including Cardiac Angiography, Angioplasty, Pacing and Electrophysiology.
• Participate on a 24/7 on-call rota for PPCI after training.
• Work within a friendly, supportive multi-disciplinary team and engage in in-house CPD opportunities.
• Contribute to delivering high quality patient care in line with Trust values and policies.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Active UK NMC Registration.
• Base location: Bournemouth.
• Experience in a cath lab is advantageous but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Previous applicants need not apply.