Cardiac Nurse
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STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
CAREERMASH (EN)FROM NURSING AND MIDWIFERY →
Cardiac Nurse
Cardiac nurses look after people with heart disease and other heart problems. They monitor patients, give medicines, help with tests and procedures, teach people about heart health, and work as part of a heart care team.
This job holds up well against AI
AI cannot yet do much of what this job actually involves, and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
Is this the only route?
This is the standard academic trajectory, but modern careers are highly flexible. You can often skip stagesby entering the industry with an advanced qualification (like a Master's or PhD), or pivot sideways from a related discipline.
0ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONUniversity DegreeUsually 3 to 4 years of full-time academic study, explicitly preparing you for the theoretical realities of the industry. Requires A-Levels, BTECs, or equivalent Level 3.-£83,550Avg. UK tuition & living
1FIRST STEPJunior Cardiac NurseAs a junior cardiac nurse, you will provide basic care and support to patients under the supervision of senior nurses and healthcare professionals, gaining valuable experience in a clinical setting.£25,000 - £30,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Cardiac NurseIn a mid-level role, you will take on more responsibilities, including leading patient care initiatives and mentoring junior staff while continuing to develop your clinical expertise.£35,000 - £45,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Cardiac Nurse/Clinical Nurse SpecialistAt the peak of your career, you will lead cardiac nursing teams, influence clinical practice, and contribute to research and education in the field of cardiac care.£55,000+
Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
Associate's degree in Human NutritionSan Bernardino Valley College · AssociateNursing (Adult) and LeadershipUniversity of Derby · DegreeBiomedical ScienceLeeds Beckett University · DegreeHuman Anatomy with a Foundation YearUniversity of Keele · DegreeGraduate Diploma in Mental Health NursingRoyal Melbourne Institute of Technology · CertificateAssociate's degree in Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, GeneralImperial Valley College · Associate