# Staff Nurse

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Oxford
- **Region:** South East
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children)
- **Grade:** Band 5
- **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum/ pro-rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (37.5)
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-22T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-06-08T15:52:19.344Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Oxfordshire/Oxford/Oxford_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Cardiothoracic_critical_care/Cardiothoracic_critical_care-v8067360
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8067360?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.ouh.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Applicants please note: the recruiting manager has informed that visa sponsorship is not possible for this position

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 are looking for enthusiastic, motivated nurses to join our dynamic team. CTCCU is a 21 bedded unit providing level two and three care to patients following cardiac, major aortic and thoracic surgery, and to those with acute cardiac medical conditions. CTCCU is a challenging, exciting and supportive environment which will facilitate the ongoing advancement of your specialist critical care skills. There are opportunities to develop skills in invasive and non-invasive modes of ventilation and weaning, the use of ventricular assist devices, cardiac output monitoring and haemofiltration. Additionally, acute arrhythmia management advanced ECG interpretation and management of IABP therapy.

All successful candidates will have a 3 month supernumerary period with support from a mentor and a comprehensive competency based development package. The post offers the scope for professional and personal development and on-going education within the field of both cardiac and thoracic nursing.

### Main duties of the job

Working in this critical care environment you will be looking after patients on a 1:1 and 1:2 ratio post elective and emergency cardiac and thoracic surgery.

The main responsibilities include:

Ventilation management

Management of specialised cardiac medications

Chest drain management

Renal replacement therapy

Managing post-operative pain

Sedation management

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Working in this critical care environment you will be looking after patients on a 1:1 and 1:2 ratio post elective and emergency cardiac and thoracic surgery.

The main responsibilities include:

Ventilation management

Management of specialised cardiac medications

Chest drain management

Renal replacement therapy

Managing post-operative pain

Sedation management

## Job Details

Applicants please note: the recruiting manager has informed that visa sponsorship is not possible for this position

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 are looking for enthusiastic, motivated nurses to join our dynamic team. CTCCU is a 21 bedded unit providing level two and three care to patients following cardiac, major aortic and thoracic surgery, and to those with acute cardiac medical conditions. CTCCU is a challenging, exciting and supportive environment which will facilitate the ongoing advancement of your specialist critical care skills. There are opportunities to develop skills in invasive and non-invasive modes of ventilation and weaning, the use of ventricular assist devices, cardiac output monitoring and haemofiltration. Additionally, acute arrhythmia management advanced ECG interpretation and management of IABP therapy.

All successful candidates will have a 3 month supernumerary period with support from a mentor and a comprehensive competency based development package. The post offers the scope for professional and personal development and on-going education within the field of both cardiac and thoracic nursing.

## Job Description

Working in this critical care environment you will be looking after patients on a 1:1 and 1:2 ratio post elective and emergency cardiac and thoracic surgery.

The main responsibilities include:

Ventilation management

Management of specialised cardiac medications

Chest drain management

Renal replacement therapy

Managing post-operative pain

Sedation management

## Responsibilities

Working in this critical care environment you will be looking after patients on a 1:1 and 1:2 ratio post elective and emergency cardiac and thoracic surgery.

The main responsibilities include:

Ventilation management

Management of specialised cardiac medications

Chest drain management

Renal replacement therapy

Managing post-operative pain

Sedation management

## Person Specification

### Clinical Practice

**Essential**

- Articulate and knowledgeable of skills needed to deliver a high standard of care in the area of practice
- Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role
- Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team
- Able to document observations, results, decisions and actions etc. effectively in patient’s notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Able to proactively contribute to the education of learners and non-registered and less experienced staff.
- Demonstrates ability to manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patients.

**Desirable**

- Competent to administer intravenous medicines
- Competent in central venous access management

### Values and Behaviours

**Essential**

- Able to demonstrate the ability to put patients at the heart of what you do and recognising different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork
- Shows pride in the quality of care they provide for patients and learning from successes and setbacks.
- Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation.

### Education, training and qualifications

**Essential**

- Registered Nurse (Part 1. 8. 12 or 15 of register depending on area of practice).
- UK recognised Degree in Nursing relevant to post
- Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of an ongoing NMC revalidation

**Desirable**

- Hold a recognised NMC qualification in teaching and mentoring
- Post-graduate qualification related to an area of practice
- Evidence of achievement on a Nursing and Midwifery, (NMC) approved Mentorship qualification

## Documents

- [band 5 job description (pdf, 333.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10358345)
- [band 5 job specification (pdf, 746.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10358346)

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