Band 7 Cardio Thoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU)

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Band 7 Cardio Thoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) The closing date is 22 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Permanent post - open to both internal and external applicants. 12-month secondment/fixed-term contract - available to internal applicants only. Cardiothoracic Specialist Requirements Expert assessment and management of critically ill cardiothoracic patients, including post-cardiac surgery and mechanical circulatory support (IABP, Impella).Interpret invasive and minimally invasive monitoring (arterial lines, CVP, PACs, cardiac output systems) and act on complex physiological data.16 Safely manage and troubleshoot MCS devices and vasoactive infusions; titrate inotropes, vasopressors, anticoagulants and antiarrhythmics.Manage post-operative cardiac surgery patients including drains, pacing wires, wounds, fluid optimisation and early detection of complications.Act decisively in emergencies such as cardiac arrest, tamponade, arrhythmias, acute graft occlusion and haemodynamic collapse.Demonstrate advanced cardiothoracic pharmacology knowledge. Main duties of the job Summary Provide excellent,individualisedspecialist nursing care to critically ill patients. Act as shift leader and team leader for a group of nursing staff. Support education,trainingand professional development through the IPR process. Lead orparticipatein audit and research within Critical Care. Act as a specialist information resource for internal and external staff. Deputisefor the Matron whenrequired. 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. At GESH we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process. Details Date posted 16 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £58,133 to £65,261 a year pa, pro rata Incl Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 200-8022269-GO-ND Job locations St Georges Hospital Blackshaw Road London SW17 0QT United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities See attached JD Specialised Cardiothoracic nurse Expert assessment and management of critically ill cardiothoracic patients, including postcardiac surgery and mechanical circulatory support (IABP, Impella) Job description Job responsibilities See attached JD Specialised Cardiothoracic nurse Expert assessment and management of critically ill cardiothoracic patients, including postcardiac surgery and mechanical circulatory support (IABP, Impella) Person Specificatio