Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Junior Sister / Charge Nurse Cardiac Catheter Lab
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Junior Sister /Charge Nurse Cardiac Catheter Lab
Department Cardiology
Band 6 £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum
Hours 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We are seeking an experienced cardiac nurse with a strong clinical background in cardiac catheter labs who is enthusiastic to further develop not only their clinical skills but have input in working alongside the Band 7 to manage a team and help progress the future development of the team and service.
- You must enjoy working in a busy environment and be a true team player.
- The job can be physically demanding and you must be able to stand for long periods in the lab wearing lead protection.
- Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Experience within an acute setting post-registration is preferred.
- Training will be provided to support your Cath Lab/Cardiology career with specific competencies to support ongoing professional development.
This role is a full-time position, the Unit’s core hours are Monday – Friday 8am-6.00pm and the successful candidate will work their 37.5hrs/week within those hours.
Informal visits are positively encouraged prior to interview. For more information, please contact Karen Webb – Cardiology Matron on 01908-660033 Ext 86424/3 or Ellie Burgess – Senior sister Cardiac catheter Lab Ext 86539
Interview w/c 24 August 2026
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Our Cardiac Suite comprises of a catheter lab and a purpose-built recovery for up to 6 patients. We undertake Percutaneous Coronary angioplasty (PCI), diagnostic angiograms, implant loop recorders, pacemakers and defibrillators, and perform TOE and stress echoes within the lab environment.
The post holder is a designated deputy with continuing responsibility. He/she is designated to regularly take charge of the unit and provide effective professional and managerial leadership to all staff in the absence of the unit manager, acting as an effective role model.
He/she is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care, maintaining a high standard of nursing care within the framework of trust policies.
- Participates in the setting, implementation and evaluation of standards of nursing practice.
- He/she will teach and supervise qualified and unqualified staff including basic and/or post basic students, back to nursing students, health care assistants and assistant technical officers.
- To assist the cardiologists with a wide range of cardiac procedures carried out within the cardiac catheter laboratory and to co-ordinate the services provided within the laboratory and associated day case.
- Requires specialist knowledge and skills to manage acutely/non-acutely ill patients in unpredictable clinical situations that require immediate response and decision-making skills.
- To initiate/facilitate developments in nursing independently and in partnership with the ward manager.
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
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As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.
Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Karen Webb
- Job title: Cardiology Matron
- Email address: Karen.Webb@mkuh.nhs.uk
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