Staff Nurse Cardiac Surgery Dependency Unit

Vacancy at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cardiac surgery at St George's is looking to recruit band 5 nurses to join our cardiac surgery high dependency unit.

• This HDU comprises of 4 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 level 2 care.
• You will work within a small team led by a senior nurse to deliver high quality care to patients, with opportunities to develop your clinical and leadership skills and to receive bespoke educational packages tailored to your personal wishes and needs.
• We are committed to developing and supporting a flexible career framework within the HDU area.
• Providing excellent nursing care; as skills and competencies develop, you will take charge and actively participate in the management of the ward or department on a regular basis, supervising and mentoring junior staff.

• Minimum of 6–12 months post‑registration experience.
• Preferable experience in a cardiac surgical or cardiology setting.
• Band 5 nursing staff with post‑registration experience who are looking to develop enhanced care skills within a small, friendly team.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process. The team is open to developing and delivering bespoke educational packages based on personal wishes and needs.

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