Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Staff Nurse - Cardiology Rotation
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Job Overview
Staff Nurse Cardiology Rotation - Frimley Park Hospital
Our cardiology department consists of three main areas:
- Coronary Care Unit (CCU): A 10-bedded high acuity cardiology unit
- G9 - Acute Cardiology Ward: A 20-bedded cardiac ward
- Cardiac Cath Lab (CCL): The unit where some interventional procedures are performed
We care for patients who have acute coronary syndrome, myocardial infarction, cardiogenic shock, heart failure, and arrhythmias. We work closely with all three areas to support a 24-hour primary PCI service for STEMI patients.
Rotation Details
This is a 12-month rotation within the cardiology department between CCU, G9 acute cardiology ward, and cardiac catheter lab with a duration of 4 months in each clinical area.
You will gain skills in caring for patients which are pre and post coronary intervention, patients requiring IABP or NIV, and patients requiring inotropic support for cardiogenic shock and temporary pacing wires. You will have the opportunity to participate in the cardiac procedures like angiograms, angioplasties, pacemakers, pericardiocentesis, and DC cardioversions.
Main Duties of the Job
This 12-month rotational program offers four-month placements in each clinical area (CCU, G9, and CCL), allowing you to develop a well-rounded skill set in cardiology.
You will gain experience in caring for patients before and after coronary interventions, managing intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), non-invasive ventilation (NIV), inotropic support for cardiogenic shock, and temporary pacing wires.
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to assist in cardiac procedures, including angiograms, angioplasties, pacemaker insertions, pericardiocentesis, and DC cardioversions.
Working for Our Organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability-confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first-class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
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Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work-life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognizing that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours. We do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Nursing degree or equivalent
- Current NMC registration
Desirable criteria
- Mentorship or equivalent qualification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Basic knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology
- Basic knowledge of ECG
- Good communication skills
- Ability to manage difficult/stressful situations
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience at hospital settings
Desirable criteria
- Basic life support
About Us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement, and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.
Our new organizational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.
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We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.
We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy-efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helping us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.
Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitized care pathways, saving time and carbon while delivering excellent quality of care.
Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.
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