Job summary Cardiac Day Unit & Cardiac Catheter Lab The cardiac day unit and cardiac catheter lab here in the Royal Glamorgan Hospital are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, passionate and motivated band 5 registered nurse to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in cardiology in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. We provide a diagnostic cardiology service to adult patients in Rhondda Cynon Taff and Merthyr Tydfil. Our service provides outpatient diagnostic coronary angiograms, cardiac implantable devices including complex devices and implantable loop recorders, and transoesophageal echocardiograms. Main duties of the job The post holder will work as part of the cardiac catheter lab team and in the cardiac day unit, rotating between both. The post holder will be assisting cardiologists during diagnostic angiograms and device implant. Within this theatre style environment, the post holder will be expected to have both scrub and circulating duties, wearing ionising radiation protective aprons. When rotating to the cardiac day unit the post holder will be responsible for pre and post procedure care from admission to discharge. The post holder will also be expected to participate in the pre-assessment clinics for patients due to attend for procedures. The positions are a full-time role working Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm daily; and a 30 hours per week role, working four days a week 8am to 4pm. The successful candidate will be an adult registered nurse with sufficient post qualification experience in an acute health care setting. No cardiac catheter lab experience is necessary as full training will be provided. We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse with a passion for cardiology and an ambition to learn new skills and knowledge, and someone who puts patients at the heart of everything they do. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We live by our core values: We listen, learn and improve We treat everyone with respect We all work together as one team We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve. Details Date posted 19 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 110-NMR227-0525 Job locations Royal Glamorgan Hospital Ynysmaerdy Llantrisant CF72 8XR Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work as part of the cardiac catheter lab team and in the cardiac day unit, rotating between both. The post holder will be assisting cardiologists during diagnostic angiograms and device implant. Within this theatre style environment, the post holder will be expected to have both scrub and circulating duties, wearing ionising radiation protective aprons. When rotating to the cardiac day unit the post holder will be responsible for pre and post procedure care from admission to discharge. The post holder will also be expected to participate in the pre-assessment clinics for patients due to attend for procedures. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work as part of the cardiac catheter lab team and in the cardiac day unit, rotating between both. The post holder will be assisting cardiologists during diagnostic angiograms and device implant. Within this theatre style environment, the post holder will be expected to have both scrub and circulating duties, wearing ionising radiation protective aprons. When rotating to the cardiac day unit the post holder will be responsible for pre and post procedure care from admission to discharge. The post holder will also be expected to participate in the pre-assessment clinics for patients due to attend for procedures. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Registered Nurse with active NMC registration Desirable Evidence of further cardiac training Experience Essential Previous experience in an adult acute care environment Desirable Previous experience of working in cardiology or a cardiac catheter lab Skills Essential Good communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written Good computer skills ILS trained Desirable IV cannulation and venepuncture competent Knowledge Essential A good understanding of coronary heart disease and related conditions and treatments Desirable Knowledge of the nursing and medical management of acute cardiac conditions Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work well as an individual and also as a team member Enthusiastic, motivated and flexible to the needs of the service Good time keeping Desirable Ability to work for long periods standing wearing radiation protection aprons Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Registered Nurse with active NMC registration Desirable Evidence of further cardiac training Experience Essential Previous experience in an adult acute care environment Desirable Previous experience of working in cardiology or a cardiac catheter lab Skills Essential Good communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written Good computer skills ILS trained Desirable IV cannulation and venepuncture competent Knowledge Essential A good understanding of coronary heart disease and related conditions and treatments Desirable Knowledge of the nursing and medical management of acute cardiac conditions Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work well as an individual and also as a team member Enthusiastic, motivated and flexible to the needs of the service Good time keeping Desirable Ability to work for long periods standing wearing radiation protection aprons 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). Additional information 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 Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address Royal Glamorgan Hospital Ynysmaerdy Llantrisant CF72 8XR Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address Royal Glamorgan Hospital Ynysmaerdy Llantrisant CF72 8XR Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Ynysmaerdy, CF72 8XR Llantrisant, United Kingdom