Job summaryThe successful candidates should have 2 years post registration experience of working within Cardiology on either a Cardiology ward or Coronary Care Unit and be committed to providing high quality evidence based safe care, have excellent communication skills and be able to evidence examples of change management and development within your current role. Completed telemetry competency is essential for this role, the candidate should ideally have previous band 6 experience.
It is also essential that you hold an up to date ALS certificate and can demonstrate evidence of continued professional development within the field of Cardiology 6 months post registration experience of working in an acute setting with experience of working within a Cardiology Ward or CCU desirable, including a teaching and assessing qualification.
In return we offer a friendly working environment with on-going development and support from an enthusiastic, dynamic team who are committed to providing the highest standards of care.
The successful applicant must be able to commit to the Trust standards, which are:
Quality - Delivering excellence to our patients.
People - Committed to and caring for our staff.
Sustainability - Being here for our community, now and going forward.
The successful candidate must be a role model for our Trust values.
Main duties of the jobRole SummaryTo assist the Ward/Department Manager in creating and maintaining an environment in which members of the ward/department team can contribute to the maximum of their ability in providing high quality, safe healthcare to the patients, staff welfare and staff training.
Designated to take charge of the ward/department regularly in the absence of the ward/department manager.
The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, and for the development and implementation of programmes of care without supervision.
You will be responsible for planning, delivering and supervising safe and compassionate care and evaluating the effectiveness of care. You will be required to demonstrate leadership qualities and be open, transparent, and trustworthy.
The post holder will support staff in the development of clinical procedures, protocols and practice to ensure the effective delivery of service to patients within the Trust.
About usOur mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation
Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other
Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn
Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:
Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone
Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
One team - we work well together and with our communities
We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.
We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.
Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application.
DetailsDate posted21 September 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 6
Salary£39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time
Reference number370-NAM6ACCU-2026
Job locationsACCU Warrington Hospital
Lovely lane
Warrington
WA5 1QG
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilities***The full details of the role, including main duties and responsibilities are available in the attached full Job Description and Person Specification***
Job description
Job responsibilities***The full details of the role, including main duties and responsibilities are available in the attached full Job Description and Person Specification***
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential- Taken charge of the Acute Cardiac Care Unit regularly in the absence of the Unit Manager.
- Broad range of clinical experience
- 2 years cardiology experience
Desirable- oInvolvement with staff recruitment process
QualificationsEssential- Registered Nurse with a diploma/degree
DesirableSkills & KnowlegdeEssential- Advanced rhythm recognition and ECG interpretation.
- Able to efficiently manage own workload, have regular experience of co-ordinating the work of others without supervision.
- Be able to evidence participation in staff and management development.
- Telemetry Trained
- Professional Assertiveness
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
Desirable- Cardiac Care course
- Audit skills
Person Specification
ExperienceEssential- Taken charge of the Acute Cardiac Care Unit regularly in the absence of the Unit Manager.
- Broad range of clinical experience
- 2 years cardiology experience
Desirable- oInvolvement with staff recruitment process
QualificationsEssential- Registered Nurse with a diploma/degree
DesirableSkills & KnowlegdeEssential- Advanced rhythm recognition and ECG interpretation.
- Able to efficiently manage own workload, have regular experience of co-ordinating the work of others without supervision.
- Be able to evidence participation in staff and management development.
- Telemetry Trained
- Professional Assertiveness
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
Desirable- Cardiac Care course
- Audit skills
Disclosure 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).
Additional information
Disclosure 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 nameNorth Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)
AddressACCU Warrington Hospital
Lovely lane
Warrington
WA5 1QG
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer nameNorth Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)
AddressACCU Warrington Hospital
Lovely lane
Warrington
WA5 1QG
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Ward Manager
Phillipa Lee
phillipa.lee1@nhs.net
01925662557
DetailsDate posted21 September 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 6
Salary£39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time
Reference number370-NAM6ACCU-2026
Job locationsACCU Warrington Hospital
Lovely lane
Warrington
WA5 1QG
United Kingdom
Supporting documentsPrivacy noticeNorth Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)'s privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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. 
