Staff Nurse Cardiac Surgery High Dependency Unit

St George's University Hospitals; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in South West London is seeking experienced nurses to join the cardiac surgical High Dependency Unit. Candidates should have expertise in cardiac surgery HDU/ICU care and will be involved in delivery of high-quality patient care and support for nursing education. The role provides opportunities for skill development in a supportive environment and collaboration with experienced healthcare professionals. Flexible working arrangements are encouraged.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in HDU/ICU care with cardiac surgical patients.
• Ability to manage non-invasive ventilation and monitor vital signs.
• Willingness to support the development of educational packages.

Responsibilities

• Join the cardiac surgical Ben Weir High Dependency Unit.
• Support the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in managing nursing care.
• Coordinate education and training opportunities for nursing staff.

Skills

Cardiac surgery care

Critical care nursing

Leadership

Job description

Responsibilities

• We are looking for experienced nurses with cardiac surgery HDU/ICU care experience to join us on the cardiac surgical Ben Weir High Dependency Unit.
• The Ben Weir High Dependency Unit is four beds exclusively available for cardiac surgical patients who require Level 2 care.
• This will include non‑invasive ventilation, arterial and central venous monitoring, temporary epicardial pacing, vasoactive medications, and chest drain management.
• You will also contribute to the delivery of the cardiac surgical ERAS programme. As well as taking patients out of ICU, you will also support the ward in managing cardiac surgical patients who acutely deteriorate and require enhanced care.
• You will work within a small team led by a senior nurse to deliver high‑quality care to patients. There will be opportunities for you to develop your leadership skills through the delivery of mentorship, education, and training, as well as through the development of protocols.
• There will be opportunities for you to develop your skills, and we are willing to develop and deliver bespoke educational packages depending on your personal wishes and needs.

If you have applied for this role in the past 3 months and were unsuccessful please do not reapply as your application form will not be considered,

• To support and deputise for the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure the provision of excellent nursing care and the effective management of staff and other resources.
• To co‑ordinate the day‑to‑day management of the ward/department and ensure excellent communication is maintained.
• To ensure that there are education and training opportunities for all staff, including pre and post registration students and /or providing specialist knowledge if working in a clinical area where a post registration course is essential.

Working for our organisation

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000‑strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.