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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.
From the employer's advert, checked 26 October 2026.
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors as “County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust” (Skilled Worker). Register checked 23 October 2026.
About the job
Job summary
We are looking for a registered nurse with experience of working in cardiology nursing who has a good understanding of cardiac procedures. Experience of working in a cardiac day unit / cath lab would be advantageous. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously or as part of the wider cardiac team supporting the safe delivery of day case cardiac procedures. The role involves pre assessment, procedural and post procedural care of patients attending for permanent pacemaker insertion, angiograms, trans oesophageal echos, loop implant and explants and dobutamine stress echos. This is a supported role where training and ongoing development will be provided. The successful candidate will receive guidance from experienced team members and mentors and given professional development opportunities. The opening hours of the lab are Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00.
Main duties of the job
The role involves pre assessment, procedural and post procedural care of patients attending for permanent pacemaker insertion, angiograms, trans oesophageal echos, loop implant and explants and dobutamine stress echos. This is a supported role where training and ongoing development will be provided. The successful candidate will receive guidance from experienced team members and mentors and given professional development opportunities. The opening hours of the lab are Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00.
Job responsibilities
To provide pre and post procedure care and to assist medical staff with Cardiology diagnostic day case procedures including, TOE, dobutamine stress echo, loop recorder implant and explant, permanent paccemaker insertion and coronary angiography.
To demonstrate a high standard of practice in assessing, implementing and evaluating patient care.
To be involved in service development in collaboration with the Department Manager / Charge Nurse.
To promote and engage in a nurse-led environment ensuring that care is delivered as per trust policies and procedures and in accordance with evidence-based practice in line with agreed national standards for clinical practice.
To participate in teaching, education and training.
Be aware of budget and resource management within the unit.
About the employer
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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