Job summaryCharge Nurse - Cardiology/Cardiac HDU (Roding Ward)Are you an experienced cardiac nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership career? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and passionate Registered Nurse to progress into a Charge Nurse role on Roding Ward, our specialist Cardiology and Cardiac High Dependency Unit within the renowned Essex Cardiothoracic Centre at Basildon Hospital.
As one of the busiest Heart Attack Centres in the UK, our 24/7 service provides life-saving care for patients across Essex and Suffolk, including those requiring primary angioplasty following acute myocardial infarction. We are also a designated Cardiac Arrest Centre, caring for some of the region's most critically ill cardiac patients.
Roding Ward delivers specialist care for a wide range of cardiology and electrophysiology conditions, including emergency cardiac pacing and advanced cardiac monitoring. As a Charge Nurse, you will play a key role in leading the team, supporting staff development, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient-centred care.
We currently have two part-time fixed-term opportunities available (12 months), ending in August 2027 and September 2027 respectively.
If you are passionate about cardiac nursing, thrive in a fast-paced specialist environment, and are looking to develop your leadership skills within a high-performing team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of cardiac care.
Main duties of the job- Deliver high-quality direct patient care within a specialist cardiology and cardiothoracic environment, ensuring safe, effective and patient-centred care at all times.
- Undertake a range of rostered responsibilities, including direct clinical care, Nurse in Charge/shift coordination and management of referrals through the Essex Heart Attack Service.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients requiring high dependency cardiac support, including non-invasive ventilation and intra-aortic balloon pump therapy.
- Provide specialist nursing care for patients undergoing elective cardiology procedures, including angioplasty, electrophysiology studies, ablation and cardiac device implantation.
- Support the Ward Manager and Senior Sister in the day-to-day management of the ward, including staff supervision, resource allocation and maintaining high standards of care.
- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure timely decision-making, effective communication and seamless patient pathways.
- Participate in clinical research and innovation initiatives, supporting the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre's commitment to advancing cardiovascular care.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and specialist training, working alongside the dedicated Practice Educator to develop advanced cardiac nursing knowledge and skills.
About usOur ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
DetailsDate posted: 07 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 a year
Per Annum (Pro Rata for part time)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 390-CTC-BA-1950
Job locations: Basildon, Nethermayne, Basildon, SS16 5NL, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesFor more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- NMC Registration
- Previous acute cardiology experience
- Post registration Cardiac Care course or equivalent specialist course
- Evidence of teaching/mentorship/clinical supervisionvidence of post registration development
- ILS
- Extended nursing skills - venapuncutre/cannulation/IV foundation
Desirable- First level degree or working towards
- Advance Life support
ExperienceEssential- Evidence of experience in acute cardiology
- Previously worked in High Dependency or Emergency Department
- Experience in day-to-day shift management
- Clinical assessment skills
DesirableDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Basildon, Nethermayne, Basildon, SS16 5NL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Ward Manager/Senior Sister
Lorna Coyle
lorna.coyle1@nhs.net
01268394209
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
