Job summary
A fixed term position for 12 months has emerged for a Chest Pain Nurse Specialist at Dorset County Hospital. This position is suited to a highly experienced nurse who can provide a comprehensive assessment of patients with stable and unstable chest pain. However, we would consider a Band 6 trainee. You would be required to apply knowledge and skills and make decisions through effective interdisciplinary care.

UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibilitycriteria.

Main duties of the job
The role of the Chest Pain Nurse Specialist involves a range of responsibilities that are crucial for effective management of a patient caseload.

You will be expected to conduct chest pain assessments within the Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic (RACPC) for those with stable chest pain, but also identify patients within the hospital setting admitted with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). Using advanced knowledge, clinical reasoning and decision making skills you will triage referrals, assess patients and order further tests. You will be responsible for interpreting the results of investigations and acting upon the findings.

Ensure that patients understand their diagnosis and treatment plan by providing health education and specialist advice, particularly around risk factor modification and prevention.

Work in conjunction with the MDT and provide a resource to resident doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals throughout the organisation.

About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

Details
Date posted: 14 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £56,515 a year
Per annum. salary dependent on experience.
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 405-26-NM416CPNS
Job locations: Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities

• To work autonomously in managing a caseload of patients with stable chest pain.
• Conduct chest pin assessments to identify patients who may be at risk of heart attack or have had a heart attack.
• Arrange further tests to investigate the cause of a patients chest pain, interpret the results and ensure the patient is informed of their diagnosis.
• Collaborate with the MDT to ensure that care is delivered timely and appropriately.
• Act as an educational resource to the MDT as required.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards of care within the chest pains service.
• Participate in audit and research within Cardiology to enhance patient care.

Person Specification
Education, Qualification & Training
Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Teaching Qualification and or relevant experience
• Non Medical Prescriber
• Nurse Practitioner qualification or equivalent specialist degree level studies e.g. cardiac course, physical exam/history taking

Knowledge & Expeirence
Essential

• Significant and recent senior experience in Cardiology or emergency/critical care
• Understanding of professional nursing issues
• Awareness of national policies relating to the post
• Experience of service improvement tools and techniques including measurement

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Evidence of ability to practice independently as a proficient practitioner
• Evidence of ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patents and visitors
• Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively
• Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements
• Knowledge/experience of clinical audit
• Experience of using computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Evidence of critical appraisal 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).

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.
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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).