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Band 5 Staff Nurse - Cardiac catheter Lab

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

London, EN5 3DJ £36,943 – £44,900 a year Fixed-Term Posted 26 August 2026 Apply by 9 September 2026

Home Office register entry: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, London

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Role description

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated Band 5 Cath Lab Nurse to join our specialist cardiac rhythm management team in Barnet Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to develop advanced skills in a high-tech EP environment while delivering safe, compassionate care to our patients.

As part of our dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will take part on a wide range of electrophysiology procedures, including EP studies and cardiac ablations, cardioversions, loop recorder insertions, device implantation for pacemakers, ICDs, and other innovative device therapies such as CRTs, and subcutaneous ICD implantation.

You will support all stages of the patient journey, including preparation, intra-procedural monitoring, sedation support, and post-procedure recovery.

If you are a committed nurse looking to build a rewarding career in the cardiac catheter lab environment, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Our unit comprises cath lab area and a 6 bedded dedicated recovery area, and runs Monday to Friday.

Applicants will ideally have 6 months post-registration experience in cardiology or acute settings, as well as excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

This role offers structured training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to build up your confidence and improve your knowledge in areas such as rhythm interpretation, radiation safety, and acute cardiac care.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicatedarmy of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle.From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

26 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£36,943 to £44,900 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

14 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-8235368

Job locations

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse ln

London

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • First Level Registration
  • Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development

Desirable

  • Post qualification in relevant speciality
  • Recognized teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards

Experience

Essential

  • Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
  • Awareness of current professional nursing issues
  • Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
  • Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Ability to plan and prioritise workload
  • Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
  • Ability to supervise registered and unregistered staff
  • Skilled in use of computer/key board
  • Ability to work well within a team
  • Knowledge of risk management
  • Ability to lead change and service improvement
  • Aware of quality and safety standards and ward audit requirements
  • To maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
  • Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
  • Enthusiastic and assertive
  • Adaptable to change
  • To be flexible and approachable
  • Ability to work rotating shifts
  • Diplomatic and calm

Royal Free World Class

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust

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.

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.

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse ln

London

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

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Last verified against our ingestion on 27 August 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-08-25.