University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - CIU/ Ward 23

The closing date is 21 September 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a friendly, forward-thinking team in a 9-month fixed-term role covering maternity leave on Ward 23 and the Cardiac Intervention Unit (CIU).

Ward 23 is a unique Cardiology inpatient ward with 19 beds, caring for patients following acute cardiac events and those undergoing continued investigation and treatment. We also have four side rooms offering private cardiac care.

As part of this role, you'll also have the opportunity to rotate into the Cardiac Intervention Unit (CIU) - a day-case elective unit managing up to 16 patients pre- and post-procedures, including angiograms, pacemaker insertions, and cardiac ablations.

No two days are the same, and you'll benefit from strong links with the wider cardiology services, including specialist nurses and the research team.

We are seeking dynamic, motivated, and compassionate nurses with a genuine interest in cardiology. You'll be committed to delivering the highest standards of patient-centred care and keen to develop your clinical skills in a supportive and progressive environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to:

  • Develop cardiology-specific clinical experience

  • Work within a diverse and friendly multidisciplinary team

  • Gain exposure to both inpatient and elective cardiac care pathways

If you're a nurse looking for an exciting short-term role with development opportunities and variety, we'd love to hear from you.

A UK active NMC is required.

Interview date: TBC

Main duties of the job

What can we offer you?

  • Excellent team spirit, engaging in outside social activities.
  • Positive culture where everyone's voice is heard.
  • Practice Educator within the Directorate.
  • Regular in house teaching and education opportunities.
  • Development opportunities within the Cardiology directorate.
  • Friendly and approachable staff.

Improve existing and learn new clinical skills and competencies

About us

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

Details

Date posted

05 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa/pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-ME05019

Job locations

Bournemouth

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Diploma/Degree in relevant subjects. Preceptorship and/or Mentor course.

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable clinical experience
  • Demonstrate Cardiology experience.

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

  • Problem solving skills
  • Planning and prioritisation skills
  • Non IV and IV medication administration
  • Experience in complying with nursing, infection control and risk management polices

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills
  • Knowledge of conditions relevant to Cardiology

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

  • Adaptive to unpredictable workloads
  • Ability to work under pressure and with frequent interruptions

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Highly motivated
  • Flexible approach to the needs of the service
  • Ability to demonstrate compassion
  • Ability to recognise stress in self and manages it appropriately

Language requirement

Essential

  • Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Diploma/Degree in relevant subjects. Preceptorship and/or Mentor course.

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable clinical experience
  • Demonstrate Cardiology experience.

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

  • Problem solving skills
  • Planning and prioritisation skills
  • Non IV and IV medication administration
  • Experience in complying with nursing, infection control and risk management polices

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills
  • Knowledge of conditions relevant to Cardiology

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

  • Adaptive to unpredictable workloads
  • Ability to work under pressure and with frequent interruptions

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Highly motivated
  • Flexible approach to the needs of the service
  • Ability to demonstrate compassion
  • Ability to recognise stress in self and manages it appropriately

Language requirement

Essential

  • Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bournemouth

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bournemouth

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Leader

Hilda Hinlayagan

hilda.hinlayagan@uhd.nhs.uk

03000194516

Details

Date posted

05 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa/pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-ME05019

Job locations

Bournemouth

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Supporting documents

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