Staff Nurse - CIU/ Ward 23 | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 05 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 pa/pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 October 2025 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, BH7 7DW |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7439197/153-ME05019 |
Summary
Anexciting opportunityhas arisen to join a friendly, forward-thinking team in a9-month fixed-term rolecovering maternity leave onWard 23 and the Cardiac Intervention Unit (CIU).
Ward 23 is a uniqueCardiology inpatient wardwith 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 theCardiac 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 seekingdynamic, motivated, and compassionatenurses 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
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
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how
we 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
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
This advert closes on Sunday 21 Sep 2025
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