About this role
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Specialised Cardiothoracic nurse
Expert assessment and management of critically ill cardiothoracic patients, including postcardiac surgery and mechanical circulatory support (IABP, Impella)
Person Specification
Application form Essential
Competent Cardiothoracic nurse with significant experience Shift Leader
Desirable
Significant cardiothoracic experience Support education, training and professional development
Teaching and mentoring Essential
Evidence of experience Authoritative resource for current evidence based care of the critically ill.
Desirable
Evidence of teaching and mentoring
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 Georges Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)