Staff Nurse - Cardiology

Northern Care Alliance Nhs Foundation Trust; Bryn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Staff Nurse in Cardiology on a temporary maternity leave cover for 12 months at Fairfield Hospital, Rochdale. The role is open to internal candidates only and involves caring for patients on our 10-bed Day Surgical Unit, supporting cardiology procedures.

We seek motivated, flexible nurses with excellent communication and a commitment to compassionate, patient-centred care in a team setting.

Qualifications

• Full NMC PIN to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Nursing degree or equivalent.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Completion of a registered nursing preceptorship.
• Desirable: student supervisor/assessor experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care around procedures.
• Provide high-quality nursing care on a 10-bed Day Surgical Unit.
• Support patients undergoing cardiology procedures (Angiogram, PCI, Pacemaker/Defibrillator, LINQ).

Skills

Excellent communication

Team-oriented

Cardiac nursing knowledge

ECG interpretation

Education

Nursing degree or equivalent

Full NMC PIN to practice as a Registered Nurse

Evidence of continued professional development

Completion of a registered nursing preceptorship

Job description

Staff Nurse - Cardiology

Company: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Job ID: C9236-26-1370

Closing date: 01 November 2026

Job summary

OPEN TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Join Our Silver Heart Unit Team as a Nurse

We are looking to recruit a Nurse to join us on a temporary Maternity Leave Cover for 12 Months.

Are you a passionate nurse looking to develop your career in cardiology? Whether you're newly qualified or an experienced professional, this is your opportunity to make a real difference in patient care.

About the Role

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients on our 10 Bedded Day Surgical Unit
• Care for a wide range of procedures, such as Angiogram with Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Pacemaker/Defibrillator Implants, LINQ Implants.
• Support patients electively and inpatients who are coming to the unit for procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible candidates
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
• A commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care in an inclusive and supportive environment

Shift Pattern

• Our Unit runs Monday - Friday. Shift pattern would reflect this.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a dedicated cardiology team committed to excellence
• Develop your skills within a dynamic, supportive setting

Take the next step in your nursing career today

Interviews are to be held face to face

PLEASE NOTE, APPLICANTS MUST HAVE PROVEN POST REGISTRATION EXPERIENCE AND HAVE COMPLETED THEIR REGISTERED NURSING PRECEPTORSHIP TO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY

Main duties of the job

Are you a dedicated nurse committed to providing personalised care? We are seeking a skilled professional to assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate patient care before and after procedures, ensuring every patient receives tailored, high-quality interventions.

Work Requirements

• Our Unit runs Monday - Friday.

Key Skills

• Excellent communication skills are essential for delivering sensitive information and lifestyle advice effectively
• Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the best possible patient outcomes

Additional Responsibilities

• Play a vital role in the education, development, supervision, and assessment of learners and unregistered staff
• Support departmental clinical governance initiatives and participate in audit reviews

Professional Conduct

• Uphold professionalism in line with the NMC Codes of Professional Conduct

Essential Attributes

• A reliable team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage workload effectively in a fast-paced environment

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.

Details

Date posted: 23 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract: Secondment

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 236-MED-NM836-26-I

Job location: Fairfield Hospital, Rochdale Old Rd, Bury, BL9 7TD, United Kingdom

Qualifications - Essential

• Full NMC PIN to practice as a Registered Nurse
• Nursing degree or equivalent
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Completion of a registered nursing preceptorship

Qualifications - Desirable

• Evidence of being a student supervisor/assessor.

Knowledge and Skills - Essential

• Commitment to developing knowledge and skills in cardiac nursing.
• Proven Post NMC registration experience

Knowledge and Skills - Desirable

• Proven experience of working in Cardiology / Cathlab speciality
• ECG interpretation skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact details

Contact: Thomas Kiely, Ward Manager, [e-mail], 01617782365

Employer website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

The NCA is committed to providing inclusive, accessible care and building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities and beliefs.