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Job Description
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- We are looking for experienced nurses with experienced intensive care nurses to join us in setting up our cardiac surgical Ben Weir High Dependency Unit .
- This new area will comprise of 4 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 patient's 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.
- 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.
- RN
- Post registration experience of working within a level 2/3 area within cardiac surgery
- Specialist course
- Awareness of professional responsibilities
- Experience of working in an enhanced care unit
- ALS/CALs training
- Ability to prioritise work and c-ordinate the area
- Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care according to individual needs.
- Understanding of change management tools and principles
- RN
- Post registration experience of working within a level 2/3 area within cardiac surgery
- Specialist course
- Awareness of professional responsibilities
- Experience of working in an enhanced care unit
- ALS/CALs training
- Ability to prioritise work and c-ordinate the area
- Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care according to individual needs.
- Understanding of change management tools and principles
Job summary
Main duties of the job
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
07 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata)
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
200-6822060-GO-VA-B
Job locations
St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
Job descriptionJob description
Job 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.
Job 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.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Professional and Clinical Qualifications and Experience
Essential
Desirable
Organisation & Managment
Essential
Desirable
Professional and Clinical Qualifications and Experience
Essential
Desirable
Organisation & Managment
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
Employer's website
About the company
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