Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen and we are seeking to appoint a Band 5 Registered Nurse to work alongside our current Cardiac Centre Team at Westmorland General Hospital. One 30 hours per week post is available as a 10 month fixed term contract.
A secondment will be considered with prior agreement from your current line manager.
The Morecambe Bay Cardiac Centre (MBCC) is a 7-bedded day case unit based at Westmorland General Hospital. We are a small, friendly team who provide diagnostic coronary angiography, permanent pacemaker implantation, dobutamine stress echocardiography and other diagnostic tests.
MBCC receives inpatient transfers from RLI and FGH for urgent PPM implantation and urgent diagnostic tests. We also provide specialised nurse-led services such as the DC cardioversion and Implantable Loop Recorder services.
The successful candidate will need to have relevant post registration cath lab or cardiology experience.
Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will assess, plan and deliver safe nursing care to patients who are undergoing a variety of cardiac procedures and investigations.
Desirable skills will include Advanced Life Support / Immediate Life Support. IV cannulation, IV medication administration and ECG interpretation skills are essential.
About usWe operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
DetailsDate posted: 14 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
per annum, pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 10 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 331-8010393-UHMB-A
Job locations: Westmorland General Hospital, Burton Road, Kendal, LA9 7RG, United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay by visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk
Person SpecificationEssential- Registered Nurse with active NMC registration
- Post registration Cardiology experience
- IV Cannulation skills and IV Medication administration skills
- Rhythm recognition and ECG interpretation skills
Desirable- Advanced Life Support qualification
- Immediate Life Support qualification
- Experience of working in a cardiac cath lab environment
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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address: Westmorland General Hospital, Burton Road, Kendal, LA9 7RG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Ward Manager, Suzanne Collett, suzanne.collett@mbht.nhs.uk, 01539715108
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
