Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Senior Staff Nurse Coronary Care

The closing date is 18 June 2025

Job summary

An exciting Band 6 opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated nurse to join the nursing team on Ward C3 and the Coronary Care Unit in UHW. C3 is a 10 bedded acute cardiology ward and the Coronary Care Unit is an 8 bedded, Level 2 area that provides enhanced care to complex Cardiology patients. You should have extensive experience in Cardiac nursing at Band 5 level or above, good communication and interpersonal skills along with an ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

The ability to cope in an acute setting is highly desirable, although support will be given. We are looking for a dynamic individual who provides strong clinical leadership and shares the vision of this service.We are searching for nurses who share our values that:- We care about the people we serve and the people we work with- We trust one another- We respect each other- We take personal responsibility- We treat people with kindness- We act with integrityIn return we will offer you a dynamic, friendly working environment, a full induction programme and an individual personal development plan to guide your development within the role.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Details

Date posted

03 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-NMR110-0625

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales, Coronary Care Unit/Ward C3

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC regristration
  • Evidence of relevant CPD

Desirable

  • Degree module
  • Teaching & assessing qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive Cardiology experience as Band 5 or above
  • Lead a team, motivate staff
  • Good communication skills

Desirable

  • Ability to adapt to change within the working situation
  • Concerns management

Skills/ knowledge

Essential

  • Teaching experience, mentor staff
  • Clinical expert in relevant speciality

Desirable

  • Experience with audit/ risk assessment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC regristration
  • Evidence of relevant CPD

Desirable

  • Degree module
  • Teaching & assessing qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive Cardiology experience as Band 5 or above
  • Lead a team, motivate staff
  • Good communication skills

Desirable

  • Ability to adapt to change within the working situation
  • Concerns management

Skills/ knowledge

Essential

  • Teaching experience, mentor staff
  • Clinical expert in relevant speciality

Desirable

  • Experience with audit/ risk assessment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales, Coronary Care Unit/Ward C3

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales, Coronary Care Unit/Ward C3

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Sister

Lisa Hamlett

lisa.hamlett@wales.nhs.uk

02921842110

Details

Date posted

03 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-NMR110-0625

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales, Coronary Care Unit/Ward C3

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Supporting documents

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