Junior Sister/Charge Nurse – Coronary Care Unit | Barts Health NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 09 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,951 - £56,863 per annum inc |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 May 2026 |
| Location: | London, EC1A 7BE |
| Company: | Barts Health NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7925961/259-7925961SBH |
Summary
St Bartholomew’s Hospital is a world‑leading centre for cardiac and cancer services, combining a rich heritage as the oldest hospital in England with some of the most advanced clinical facilities in
the NHS. Our services include robotic surgery, ECMO, complex electrophysiology and advanced cardiac intervention. We are one of the five busiest Heart Attack Centres in the UK and host the
largest Atrial Fibrillation Ablation centre in Europe.
We are committed to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care and to developing an innovative, skilled and research‑active nursing workforce. Staff have access to extensive education and development opportunities, including clinical academic career pathways (research
internships, MSc, PhD and post‑doctoral programmes).
Located close to St Paul’s Cathedral with excellent transport links, St Bartholomew’s offers a unique working environment at the heart of the City of London.
The Coronary Care Unit (3A CCU) within the St Bartholomew’s Heart Centre is seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join our established team.
The CCU provides specialist care to a diverse range of cardiology patients, including those admitted via our high‑volume Heart Attack Centre and Direct Arrhythmia pathways. This role is
suited to a nurse with substantial cardiology experience who can demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge, strong decision‑making skills and a commitment to high‑quality, safe and
compassionate care.
Provide expert clinical care to cardiology patients in a fast‑paced acute environment.
• Act as a role model, demonstrating advanced practice and supporting junior colleagues.
• Contribute to the effective running of the unit, supporting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse with both clinical and operational duties.
• Participate in service improvement and quality initiatives.
• Support staff development through mentoring, supervision and teaching.
• Ensure adherence to trust policies, professional standards and governance requirements.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment
This advert closes on Thursday 23 Apr 2026