About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated staff nurse to join our team on Paul Wood ward, specialist cardiology ward at the Royal Brompton hospital.
Paul Wood ward is a specialist cardiology ward, where we care for a variety of patients with cardiac problems, working collaboratively with multiple medical teams. Our caseload includes patients with congenital heart conditions, heart failure, inherited cardiovascular disease and infective endocarditis. We also look after patients post structural procedures (such as TAVI and TEER).
We are a dedicated, supportive and ambitious team offering excellent training and development opportunities.
Closing Date: 19th May 2026 at Midnight
Main duties of the job
The staff nurse will work across the team to gain experience in looking after a varied range of specialist cardiology patients, offering unique opportunities to develop skills and experience in cardiology care.
The post holder will be required to provide the highest standard of individualised and holistic patient care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, supervise and teach junior members of staff and learns as required and maintain their own personal development with support from the senior nursing team.
About us
Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals joined Guy's and St Thomas' in February 2021 and is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. We provide treatment for people with heart and lung disease, including rare and complex conditions, offering some of the most sophisticated treatment that is available anywhere in the world.
Our integrated approach to caring for patients from before birth, through childhood, adolescence and into adulthood and old age has been replicated around the world and has gained Royal Brompton and Harefield an international reputation as a leader in heart and lung diagnosis, treatment, and research.
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development Preceptor & Practice Supervisor qualification
Desirable
Experience of EPIC Patient record system Working towards or has attained an MSc in nursing
Experience Essential
Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting. Awareness of current professional nursing issues. Current working knowledge and skills within a Level 1 ward area Current experience of cardiac monitoring Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Desirable
Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS
Skills & Abilities Essential
Ability to plan and organise workload. Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate. Ability to supervise registered and unregistered staff. Knowledge of clinical governance issues e.g., handling complaints, clinical risk management. Awareness of quality & safety standards and ward audit requirements. Ability to maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care. Experience in venipuncture and cannulation Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
Personal Qualities Essential
Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible & professional approach. Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues Kind & calm manner Adaptable to change Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service Able to demonstrate active use of the four P's related to the NMC Code of Conduct
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Brompton Hospital
Royal Brompton Hospital
London
SW3 6NP
Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)