Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Cardiology specialty as a Staff Nurse. Our department encompasses an 8 bedded Coronary Care Unit which is the PPCI Centre for Norfolk, 37 bedded acute Cardiology Ward, Cardiac Elective Area and Angiography suite. Our center provides some of the latest Cardiology interventions in our 5 Cath Labs and is involved in National and International Research projects. Within the departments we pride ourselves on supporting colleagues therefore please note that full training and support will be given to the successful applicant. Full and part time positions available. We pride ourselves on being a friendly and supportive team providing high standards of care. If as an individual you have excellent communication skills, consider yourself to be caring and compassionate and want to make a difference to patients, their relatives and your colleagues on a daily basis then we need you All of these skills complement our team and we would actively encourage you to apply. Main duties of the job This role would involve assessing, planning and implementing care for the acute cardiology patients within the hospital. You would care for patients post MI, pre and post procedures, heart failure, arrhythmias, pre and post cardiac surgery amongst others. The Band 5 role is rotational therefore you would have the opportunity to work within all the above teams to optimize your skills as a Cardiology Nurse. There are also lots of learning and development opportunities within the department for you to become involved in. If you would like more information about the role and / or department, please do not hesitate to call or email on the below contact details. We would also be more than happy to showcase the department to you by arranging a tour which will enable you to obtain a full experience of the department. About us Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery On-site cafes offering staff discounts Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 234-24-M2504 Job locations Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital Colney Lane Norwich NR4 7UY Job description Job responsibilities To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture. Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence. To have successfully completed the Trusts preceptorship programme. Maintain a high standard of nursing care applying evidence-based practice. Carry out assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care without supervision. Carry out the daily personal care of patients. Maintain accurate records of all care given. Update patient administration systems e.g. PAS to ensure real time data collection and confidentiality. To effectively use information technology for the benefit of patient care in accordance with the Trusts Cyber Code of Conduct. To maintain confidentiality of information (written, verbal, electronic), whilst being aware of the Freedom for Information Act. To promptly and effectively communicate relevant changes in patient status to the multi-disciplinary team. Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers, significant others, the multi-disciplinary team and support services. Please see the attached job description for full details. Job description Job responsibilities To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture. Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence. To have successfully completed the Trusts preceptorship programme. Maintain a high standard of nursing care applying evidence-based practice. Carry out assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care without supervision. Carry out the daily personal care of patients. Maintain accurate records of all care given. Update patient administration systems e.g. PAS to ensure real time data collection and confidentiality. To effectively use information technology for the benefit of patient care in accordance with the Trusts Cyber Code of Conduct. To maintain confidentiality of information (written, verbal, electronic), whilst being aware of the Freedom for Information Act. To promptly and effectively communicate relevant changes in patient status to the multi-disciplinary team. Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers, significant others, the multi-disciplinary team and support services. Please see the attached job description for full details. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register Desirable Post registration qualification relevant to the clinical area Experience Desirable Recent experience of nursing in an acute hospital environment Knowledge/experience of relevant speciality Skills Essential Excellent communication and inter-personal skills Competency in clinical skills including enhanced practice relevant to the level of experience and clinical area Attitude, aptitude Essential Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register Desirable Post registration qualification relevant to the clinical area Experience Desirable Recent experience of nursing in an acute hospital environment Knowledge/experience of relevant speciality Skills Essential Excellent communication and inter-personal skills Competency in clinical skills including enhanced practice relevant to the level of experience and clinical area Attitude, aptitude Essential Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence 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 Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Address Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital Colney Lane Norwich NR4 7UY Employer's website https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)