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Band five nursing position on Cardiac and Thoracic Critical Care Unit (CTCCU)

The Oxford Heart Centre is a friendly, modern environment in which to work and a great place to continue your personal and professional development. The service is committed to research, innovative clinical practice and the delivery of compassionate care.

CTCCU is looking for enthusiastic, motivated nurses to join our dynamic team. It is a bedded unit providing level two and three care to patients following cardiac, major aortic, and thoracic surgery, as well as those with acute cardiac medical conditions. This environment is challenging, exciting, and supportive, facilitating the ongoing development of your critical care skills. Opportunities include developing expertise in invasive and non-invasive ventilation, weaning, ventricular assist devices, cardiac output monitoring, haemofiltration, advanced ECG interpretation, and IABP therapy.

Applications from newly qualified nurses are welcome. Part-time positions and flexible working patterns are available.

Successful candidates will undergo a supernumerary period with mentorship and a comprehensive competency-based development package. This role offers scope for significant professional and personal growth, with ongoing education in both cardiac and thoracic nursing.

Main duties of the job

Job overview

Band five nursing position on Cardiac and Thoracic Critical Care Unit (CTCCU)

Working in this environment, you will care for patients on a 1:1 or 1:2 ratio following elective and emergency cardiac and thoracic surgeries.

The main responsibilities include:

• Ventilation management
• Management of specialized cardiac medications
• Chest drain management
• Renal replacement therapy
• Managing post-operative pain
• Sedation management

Working for our organization

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It offers a wide range of clinical services and is a hub for medical education, training, and research.