Band 7 Cardio Thoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU)
| Posting date: | 07 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £58,133 - £65,261 pa, pro rata Incl |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 May 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW17 0QT |
| Company: | st georges nhs trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7760167/200-7760167-GO-ND |
Summary
A Vacancy at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Band 7 Team Leader Cardio Thoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU)
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.
Summary
· Provide excellent, individualised specialist nursing care to critically ill patients.
· Act as shift leader and team leader for a group of nursing staff.
· Support education, training and professional development through the IPR process.
· Lead or participate in audit and research within Critical Care.
· Act as a specialist information resource for internal and external staff.
· Deputise for the Matron when required.
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.
See attached JD
Specialised Cardiothoracic nurse
Expert assessment and management of critically ill cardiothoracic patients, including post‑cardiac surgery and mechanical circulatory support (IABP, Impella)
This advert closes on Tuesday 21 Apr 2026
Band 7 Team Leader Cardio Thoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU)
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.
Summary
· Provide excellent, individualised specialist nursing care to critically ill patients.
· Act as shift leader and team leader for a group of nursing staff.
· Support education, training and professional development through the IPR process.
· Lead or participate in audit and research within Critical Care.
· Act as a specialist information resource for internal and external staff.
· Deputise for the Matron when required.
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.
See attached JD
Specialised Cardiothoracic nurse
Expert assessment and management of critically ill cardiothoracic patients, including post‑cardiac surgery and mechanical circulatory support (IABP, Impella)
This advert closes on Tuesday 21 Apr 2026
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