Cardiac Nurse Specialist | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 pa |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 April 2026 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, BH77DW |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7789458/153-ME05745 |
Summary
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cardiac nurse specialist to join our cardiology specialist nurse service at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.
The team is made up of highly skilled Cardiac Advanced Clinical Practitioners and Specialist nurses in electrophysiology, heart failure and acute coronary syndrome.
The successful candidate would be fully supported in their specialist nurse development learning to manage a caseload of patients and supporting the flow through the department from admission to discharge of both the elective and non elective pathways. The role also includes undertaking and supporting cardiology procedures such as elective cardioversions, implantable loop recorder implants and TOEs
The shift patterns and times will vary according to the needs of the service but will involve weekend and bank holiday working pattern.
Base Location: The post holder is expected to work across all three hospital sites (Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Poole Hospital, Christchurch Hospital)
Interview Date: 25th March 2026
Supporting the flow of elective and non elective pathways through the department
Patient education and support through in depth education of procedures and cardiac conditions
Performing and supporting cardiology procedures
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
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Please see attached job description and personal specification for further details regarding job role
This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Mar 2026
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