Senior Staff Nurse Cardiac Surgery High Dependency Unit


Company:	st georges nhs trust
Salary:	£47,951 - £56,863 per annum inc HCAS(pro-rata)
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SW17 0QT
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	1 Oct 2026
Closing date:	31 Oct 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

· 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.

• 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.

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.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

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.

This advert closes on Wednesday 14 Oct 2026

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