Registered Nurse - Cardiac Centre
The closing date is 02 February 2026
Job summary
The post holder will deliver a consistently high standard of nursing care through the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised programmes of patient care. They will work closely with the department/ward manager and the multidisciplinary team to monitor and maintain policies, standards of nursing care, and contribute to staff and service development within the department/ward environment.
The post holder will carry out all relevant aspects of care under appropriate supervision and, once competent, independently demonstrate required clinical procedures. They will be responsible for supervising junior qualified and unqualified staff, including student nurses, while ensuring a safe and supportive working environment is maintained at all times.
Main duties of the job
Assess patient care needs and the development and implementation of programmes of patient care and participate in the evaluation of these
To ensure a high standard of nursing care is performed at all times and assist in the review and regular update of these standards.
Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to changes in the patient's condition and safety.
Adhere to all Trust Policies to maintain professional, clinical and patient safety.
Ability to administer oral drugs safely and independently and that they are administered in line with the NMC and Trust Policy guidelines.
Be aware of the principles of infection control and the prevention of cross infection in relation to patient care and the clinical environment.
To undertake intravenous drug therapy administration following a training programme which will assess the competencies and practical levels required to achieve safe working within the Trust policies and procedures.
Care and control of medication and controlled drugs used for patient care, being aware of the systems used for safe administration and the ordering and maintenance of stock.
Maintain the Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations (IRMER) and to be aware of radiation protection with regards to staff and patients.
To undertake a clinical role including rotational nursing activities within rotational nursing activities within the department i.e. pre-assessment, scrub nurse, recovery nurse and shift co-ordinator
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Details
Date posted
19 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
418-MED3209-JB
Job locations
Luton and Dunstable Hospital
Luton
LU4 0DZ
Employer details
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Luton and Dunstable Hospital
Luton
LU4 0DZ
Employer's website
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