Staff Nurse - CIU​/Ward

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The closing date is 22 March 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a friendly, forward-thinking team in a 9-month fixed-term role covering maternity leave on Ward 23 and the Cardiac Intervention Unit (CIU).

Ward 23 is a unique Cardiology inpatient ward with 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 the Cardiac 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 seeking dynamic, motivated, and compassionate nurses 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: 1st April 2026

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

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.

UHD has active networks including Women's, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

For UHD employees, this fixed-term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust's Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Diploma/Degree in relevant subjects. Preceptorship and/or Mentor course.

• Demonstrable clinical experience
• Demonstrate Cardiology experience.
• Planning and prioritisation skills
• Non IV and IV medication administration
• Experience in complying with nursing, infection control and risk management polices

• Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills
• Knowledge of conditions relevant to Cardiology

• Adaptive to unpredictable workloads
• Ability to work under pressure and with frequent interruptions

• Highly motivated
• Flexible approach to the needs of the service
• Ability to demonstrate compassion
• Ability to recognise stress in self and manages it appropriately

• Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

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.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust