Cardiac Nurse
6AI EXPOSURE TODAY6
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST54%
NOT A FORECAST54%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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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.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is low on our index (6), 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.-£67,350Avg. 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+
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The degree route
Courses in this career's subject area, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Pharmaceutical SciencesWhitefield Academy Trust · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£37,500 median
🎓Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital CareUniversity of Sunderland · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median
🎓Healthcare Science (Audiology)The University of Manchester · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£28,500 median
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Degree subjects that lead this way
Courses in this career's subject area, from the same register that priced the degree above. Subject-matched, not a guaranteed qualifying route: check each course's own entry requirements and any professional accreditation before you rely on it.
Pharmaceutical SciencesWhitefield Academy Trust · DegreeOccupational TherapyUniversity of Brighton · DegreeParamedic ScienceUniversity of Portsmouth · DegreeParamedic ScienceSwansea University · DegreeParamedic Science and Out of Hospital CareUniversity of Sunderland · DegreeHealthcare Science (Audiology)The University of Manchester · Degree