Staff Nurse | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 08 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £32,073 - £39,043 per annum/ pro-rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 July 2026 |
| Location: | Oxford, OX3 9DU |
| Company: | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8067360/321-MRC-7976882-B5 |
Summary
Applicants please note: the recruiting manager has informed that visa sponsorship is not possible for this position
Band five nursing position on Cardiac and Thoracic Critical Care Unit (CTCCU)
The Oxford Heart Centre is a friendly, modern environment in which to work and a great place to continue your personal and professional development. The service is committed to research, innovative clinical practice and the delivery of compassionate care.
CTCCU are looking for enthusiastic, motivated nurses to join our dynamic team. CTCCU is a 21 bedded unit providing level two and three care to patients following cardiac, major aortic and thoracic surgery, and to those with acute cardiac medical conditions. CTCCU is a challenging, exciting and supportive environment which will facilitate the ongoing advancement of your specialist critical care skills. There are opportunities to develop skills in invasive and non-invasive modes of ventilation and weaning, the use of ventricular assist devices, cardiac output monitoring and haemofiltration. Additionally, acute arrhythmia management advanced ECG interpretation and management of IABP therapy.
All successful candidates will have a 3 month supernumerary period with support from a mentor and a comprehensive competency based development package. The post offers the scope for professional and personal development and on-going education within the field of both cardiac and thoracic nursing.
Working in this critical care environment you will be looking after patients on a 1:1 and 1:2 ratio post elective and emergency cardiac and thoracic surgery.
The main responsibilities include:
Ventilation management
Management of specialised cardiac medications
Chest drain management
Renal replacement therapy
Managing post-operative pain
Sedation management
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
Working in this critical care environment you will be looking after patients on a 1:1 and 1:2 ratio post elective and emergency cardiac and thoracic surgery.
The main responsibilities include:
Ventilation management
Management of specialised cardiac medications
Chest drain management
Renal replacement therapy
Managing post-operative pain
Sedation management
This advert closes on Monday 22 Jun 2026
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