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Job requirements
Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Good interpersonal skills
- Skills
Ability to work as a team member
- Skills
Ability to manage own workload
- Skills
Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication skills
- Skills
Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure
- Skills
Adaptability to changing workload
- Skills
Willing to broaden knowledge and learn specific competencies.
- Skills
Ability to respond positively to constructive criticism
- Qualifications
RGN/RN
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Cardiology Ward experience
- Qualifications
Prep for mentorship course or equivalent
- Qualifications
Previous Coronary Care or Cardiology Ward experience
Job overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse to join the team within cardiology at Barts Heart Centre.
3C is a cardiac day case ward, open Monday to Friday 7:30am-8pm, comprising of a radial lounge, trolley and bedded area. Ward 3C cares for patients undergoing a variety of elective procedures, interventional and electrophysiology.
Barts Heart Centre is one of the largest specialist cardiac centres in Europe where we treat a wide range of patients and have one of the busiest heart attack centres (HAC) in the country. The ward is closely affiliated with the Catheter Laboratory department where we undertake elective PCI, complex ablation procedures, device implants and extractions and structural cases such as ASD closures for patients with congenital heart defects.
Main duties of the job
The post will provide an excellent opportunity to develop cardiology skills and basic knowledge specific to the area. We offer a robust training and education programme in-house and at university level. You will be supported by the senior nursing structure in both professional and educational development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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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.
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This advert is for Staff Nurse with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Staff nurse role. The advertised salary is £38,488 - £46,852 per annum inc. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Nov 2026.
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