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Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior staff nurse to join our team on the private patients ward at the Royal Brompton hospital.
Sir Reginald Wilson ward is a specialist cardiothoracic/cardiology ward, where we care for a variety of patients with cardiac and lung problems, working collaboratively with multiple medical teams. our caseload includes patients with congenital heart conditions, heart failure, inherited cardiovascular disease, infective endocarditis.
We also look after patients post complex cardiac and lung surgery and post structural procedures (such as TAVI and TEER). We are a leading and innovative nursing and AHP centre providing exceptional care and patient experience. We are a dedicated, supportive and ambitious team offering excellent training and development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
The staff nurse will work across the team to support junior staff in looking after a varied range of specialist cardiothoracic/cardiology patients, offering unique opportunities to develop skills and experience in cardiothoracic/cardiology care.
The post holder will be required to provide the highest standard of individualised and holistic patient care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, supervise and teach junior members of staff, learn as required and maintain their own personal development with support from the ward manager and senior nurse.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description and the person specification attachment with the job advert
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Proficient in Phlebotomy & cannulation
- Clear understanding of cardiac arrhythmias and treatment
- Pacing Knowledge
- Good clinical skills & a commitment to develop them further.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - valid NMC PIN
- Specialist course relevant to the area e.g. Cardiology/cardiothoracic nursing
- Preceptor & Practice Supervisor qualification
- Experience of EPIC
- Has attained or is working towards a MSc.
Desirable
- ECG Course
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible & professional approach.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems.
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues.
- Promote Professionalism & Trust
- Enthusiastic and Assertive
- Adaptable to change.
- Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Significant acute cardiology, cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery experience
- Minimum of 8 months experience as the nurse in charge within an acute Private Patients area
- High dependency nursing experience
- Experience of low dose Inotrope support
- Experience in the supervision of junior staff and others
- ACHD nursing experience
- Pulmonary Hypertension nursing experience
- Able to interpret standard ECG's
Desirable
- Experience of change management
- Knowledge of research and audit
- Experience of dealing with challenging situations.
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This advert is for Senior Staff Nurse Sir Reginald Wilson Ward (Private Patients) with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £47,951 - £56,863 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Jul 2026.
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