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Job requirements
Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Organisational management
Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care according to individual needs Ability to defectively prioritise workload and patient care needs
- Organisational management
Demonstrates an understanding of managing resources Demonstrates an understanding of clinical risk
- Professional and Clinical Qualifications and Experience
RGN-general
- Professional and Clinical Qualifications and Experience
Post registration experience
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Organisational management
Computer literate Ability to take charge of the ward in the absence of the Ward manager on a regular basis
- Professional and Clinical Qualifications and Experience
Experience of level2/3 care in cardiac surgery
- Professional and Clinical Qualifications and Experience
Relevant specialist course/training, ALS/CALs training ICU course
Job overview
- We are looking for experienced nurses with cardiac surgery ICU/ HDU care experience to join us on the cardiac surgical Ben Weir High Dependency Unit, located within the ward area.
- The Ben Weir High Dependency Unit is four beds exclusively available for cardiac surgical patients who require Level 2 care.
- This will include High Flow NC, 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.
Main duties of the job
- 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The management of junior staff on the ward/department and/or the provision of expert clinical practice in the cardiac surgical speciality.
Please see more details within the full job description and person specification.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Senior Staff Nurse Cardiac Surgery High Dependency Unit with St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Staff nurse role. The advertised salary is £47,951 - £56,863 per annum inc HCAS(pro-rata). The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (12months). The application deadline is 14 Oct 2026.
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