Staff Nurse - CIU/ Ward 23 | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£32,073 - £39,043 pa/pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bournemouth, BH7 7DW
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	28 Jul 2026
Closing date:	27 Aug 2026

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Summary

Anexciting opportunityhas arisen to join a friendly, forward-thinking team in a9-month fixed-term rolecovering maternity leave onWard 23 and the Cardiac Intervention Unit (CIU).

Ward 23 is a uniqueCardiology inpatient wardwith 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 theCardiac 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 seekingdynamic, motivated, and compassionatenurses 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.

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.

This advert closes on Tuesday 11 Aug 2026

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