Staff Nurse Cardiac Day Unit

Staff Nurse Cardiac Day Unit

The closing date is 31 March 2026

We are looking for a registered nurse with experience of working in cardiology nursing who has a good understanding of cardiac procedures. Experience of working in a cardiac day unit / cath lab would be advantageous. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously or as part of the wider cardiac team supporting the safe delivery of day case cardiac procedures. The role involves pre assessment, procedural and post procedural care of patients attending for permanent pacemaker insertion, angiograms, trans oesophageal echos, loop implant and explants and dobutamine stress echos. This is a supported role where training and ongoing development will be provided. The successful candidate will receive guidance from experienced team members and mentors and given professional development opportunities. The opening hours of the lab are Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00.

Main duties of the job

The role involves pre assessment, procedural and postprocedural care of patients attending for permanent pacemaker insertion, angiograms, trans oesophageal echos, loop implant and explants and dobutamine stress echos. This is a supported role where training and ongoing development will be provided. The successful candidate will receive guidance from experienced team members and mentors and given professional development opportunities. The opening hours of the lab are Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years as a HCA Band 3 within the NHS for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months).

Job responsibilities

To provide pre and post procedure care and to assist medical staff with Cardiology diagnostic day case procedures including TOE, Dobutamine Stress Test, Loop recorder insertion, Pacemaker insertion and Angiography.

To demonstrate a high standard of practice in assessing, implementing and evaluating patient care.

To be involved in Service development in collaboration with the Department Manager / Charge Nurse.

To promote and engage in a nurse-led environment ensuring that care is delivered as per trust policies and procedures and in accordance with evidence-based practice in line with agreed national standards for clinical practice.

To participate in teaching, education and training.

Be aware of budget and resource management within the unit.

Person Specification Statutory Registration

• UK RGN NMC registration.
• DBS clearance.

Special Skills & Knowledge

• Awareness of Health and Safety / Clinical
• Governance issues.
• Experience of using EPR on a regular basis.
• Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Experience in an interventional Theatres / anaesthetics.
• Experience in Cardiology.
• Clinical Skills IV cannulation, venepuncture, ECG.

Qualifications

• RGN
• Diploma/Degree
• Excellent standards of nursing care

Experience

• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• desirable, but training will be given.
• Experience of clinical audit.

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.

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust