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Job summary

Main area
Cardiology
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent: Full time including on call duties
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Job share
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
151-KMU487-A
Employer
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Wexham Park Hospital
Town
Slough
Salary
£33,677 - £40,996 per annum incl HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/08/2026 23:59

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust logo

Staff Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab (Open to Newly Qualified Nurses)

Band 5

Job overview

Join our friendly and dynamic Cardiac Catheter Laboratory team at Wexham Park Hospital as a Staff Nurse, with opportunities available for both experienced and newly qualified nurses. This is an exciting opportunity to develop specialist cardiology skills within a supportive environment that is committed to learning, teamwork and high-quality patient care.

Our service includes two cardiac catheter laboratories, a recovery area and a day ward, providing a wide range of interventional and non-interventional cardiology procedures, including coronary interventions, pacing and electrophysiology (EP) procedures. We also deliver a 24/7 Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PPCI) service for patients with acute heart attacks.

As part of the Cath Lab team, you will work closely with colleagues across the  Coronary Care Unit, Ward 4 Cardiology and the Cardiac Investigations Unit to provide seamless patient care. You will gain experience in caring for patients before, during and after procedures, while contributing to a fast-paced and rewarding clinical environment.

We offer comprehensive support, mentorship and development opportunities to help you build confidence and progress your career in cardiology nursing.

This role is open to newly qualified nurses graduating in September 2026

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for promoting a high standard of nursing care and multi-disciplinary working and will be expected to adopt a team approach to problem-solving, therefore good communication, organisational and leadership skills are essential. We are therefore looking for an enthusiastic and proactive qualified nurse with good interpersonal skills

You will have acquired post registration experience working in a Cardiac Catheter Lab with teaching and supervisory skills. We positively promote staff development with the support of the Practice Development team and there is opportunity to develop your skills and undertake further training.

Working for our organisation

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. 

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NMC registration (or pending NMC registration)
Desirable criteria
  • Undertaking or completed further academic study
  • Relevant specialist course
  • ALS

Experience

Essential criteria
  • A keen interest in Cardiology and the Cardiac Cath Lab
  • Some experience in an acute setting
Desirable criteria
  • Significant post registration experience in an acute setting
  • Experience in a Cardiac Cath lab

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Good Communication skills with at all levels
  • Computer literate
  • Able to work to deadlines
  • Able to manage conflicting priorities
Desirable criteria
  • IV/Medication trained
  • Venepuncture
  • Cannulation

Soecial requirements

Essential criteria
  • To work in other areas of Cardiology when service requires

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerWe Work Flexibly

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. We would advise that you complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Patricia Rigunay
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03006153518
Additional information

[email protected] - cross site matron for Cath Labs

mobile - 07385112443

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