Staff Nurse

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

The closing date is 27 October 2026

Cardiac Cath Labs
On-call commitment essential

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a experienced Registered Nurse to join the Cardiac Cath Labs at Glenfield Hospital, one of the UK's leading tertiary cardiac centres.

We are seeking nurses who are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and developing specialist skills in Cardiology. Applicants must have a minimum of 12 months' post-registration NHS experience as a qualified Registered Nurse in an acute clinical setting and be competent in caring for acutely unwell patients.

Working pattern: 08:00-18:00, four days per week, with occasional weekends and participation in a 24/7 on-call rota.

This role offers a unique blend of technical, procedural and patient-centred nursing. As most procedures are performed under local anaesthetic, nurses remain actively involved throughout the patient's journey, providing reassurance, education and emotional support. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential to build trust, reduce anxiety and ensure patients feel informed and supported during what may be a life-changing experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain advanced cardiology expertise within a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team, with a comprehensive induction, structured competency-based training and the opportunity to develop specialist scrub and circulating skills

Important:
This is a theatre-based role within a highly specialised environment. Applications from newly qualified nurses will not be considered. Applicants must meet the essential requirement of at least 12 months' post-registration NHS experience.

On Call commitment is essential to provide cover for emergency admissions, you will work as part of the on call team.

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidence-based nursing care for a group of patients. Assist in and contribute to the management and organisation of a ward/clinical area

Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care

Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.

Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families

Act as a clinical and professional role model, mentoring, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area

We offer:

A fully supported induction and training program will be tailored to the individual - we ask for prior experience in acute care experience.

Regular in-house technical and clinical skills training sessions supported by industry.

The opportunity to train as an Interventional Cardiology scrub nurse

Experience of TAVI, Advanced EP studies and Coronary Intervention procedures

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years ).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact,
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

In addition to the main Registered Nurse Job description and person specification (which is a generic document) it is essential that all applicants to this position:

Have the physical ability to perform the full range of nursing duties which in this post includes wearing Radiological (x ray) protection (Lead Apron / Tunic) as this is a radiology area.

Are able to work on-call according to roster after appropriate training and induction.

Delivery of effective health care within the organisation.

Perform comprehensive assessments of patients nursing needs and plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing healthcare needs.

Take responsibility for the care needs of individuals and groups of patients.…