Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time band 5 secondment on the Coronary Care Unit, within the Lancashire Cardiac Centre.

You will join our small, but experienced, friendly & highly motivated team.

Main duties of the job
Coronary Care is a 10 bedded unit offering emergency care to cardiac patients within the local & wider area, including an established PPCI service.

Please see the attached Job Description for full details.

About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Details
Date posted: 28 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year As per agenda for change
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 382-SWC153-26
Job locations: Coronary Care Unit, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, FY3 8NR, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Although cardiology experience is preferred it is not essential, as successful applicants will receive a full induction with an assigned preceptor.

We do however require passionate and motivated individuals who can show an interest in Cardiology.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered nurse
• Willingness to undertake teaching and assessing qualification
• Diploma/willingness to undertake Diploma
• Teaching & assessing qualification

Desirable

• Post Registration qualification

Experience
Essential

• Ability to teach peers within clinical area
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Experience of team and ward management

Skills/ attributes
Essential

• Ability to establish priorities
• Team Player & Team Leadership qualities
• Assertiveness
• Good time management
• Basic I.T. skills
• Decision maker
• Communicate at all levels
• Problem solver
• Lateral thinker
• Basic Life Support
• Ability to communicate effectively in English

Desirable

• Venepuncture & Cannulation skills

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: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ward Manager Susan Ashmore, s.ashmore@nhs.net, 01253957863

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