Registered Nurse - Heart Centre

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a registered nurse at The Ipswich Heart Centre, specializing in interventional cardiology. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with advanced cardiac procedures and a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and a commitment to patient care, with training provided for those new to the cardiology field.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Unsocial hours payments

27 days of annual leave (pro-rata)

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and dedicated registered nurse.
• Strong communication skills for multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Recent professional development in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of coronary angiography and cardiac procedures.
• Rotate between recovery area and catheterisation laboratories.
• Provide on-call cover and support a 24/7 service.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Commitment to professional development

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Job Opportunity at The Ipswich Heart Centre

Do you have a desire to learn and develop in the field of interventional cardiology? If so, we have the perfect job for you at The Ipswich Heart Centre.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a dynamic, motivated, and innovative individual with a keen interest in supporting the delivery of coronary angiography, rotablation, stenting, and cardiac implantable devices.

The Ipswich Heart Centre has 2 catheterisation laboratories and 12 recovery beds. Previous cardiac or cath lab experience is desirable but not essential. We offer training and have competencies in place to enable the successful applicant to rotate between our 12-bed recovery area and Cath labs.

A visit to the department prior to the interview is strongly encouraged, providing an opportunity to discuss the post and observe the work performed by staff.

Working Hours

Hours of work are currently Monday to Friday, between 7 am and 8 pm, with a requirement to provide on-call cover. Shift patterns vary to meet the demands of the PCI service, which is working towards delivering a 24/7 service.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team and making a difference, contact Unit Sister Pippa Wilson at 01473 703539 or [e-mail].

Candidate Profile

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible, and dedicated registered nurse with a strong commitment and recent professional development. Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team including cardiac physiologists, radiographers, specialist nurses, medical colleagues, and admin staff.

About ESNEFT

We are East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, providing hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our services include acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, clinics, and in-home care.

We employ over 12,000 staff and pride ourselves on supporting our staff through training, development, and flexible working options. Benefits include a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days of annual leave (pro-rata), and NHS discounts.

Our philosophy is that 'Time Matters' to everyone, focusing on improving processes and removing delays for staff and patients. We are investing in digital transformation through a partnership with Epic, bringing a world-class electronic patient record system to ESNEFT.

Join Us

If you are passionate about patient care and eager to develop your skills and knowledge, we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Contact for Further Details

For informal visits or further information, contact Pippa Wilson, Sister, at [e-mail] or 01473 703539.