Description
We are seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our Adult Critical Care Cardiothoracic ICU team at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will start on our in-house Foundation Course beginning 22nd February 2027.
The Cardiothoracic Intensive Care (CTICU) unit is a fast-paced 21-bedded tertiary referral unit that cares for both emergency and elective patients from a broad range of specialties, including cardio-thoracic surgery, cardiology, vascular surgery, and chest trauma.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide excellent nursing care to critically ill patients
- Develop skills and competencies within intensive care
- Participate in the Foundations of Critical Care Nursing Course (FCCNC)
- Opportunity to undertake the University-based Critical Care Course (Intensive Care)
- Rotate to other adult units, such as GICU and NICU
Requirements:
- Minimum of one year's current, active nursing experience as a qualified registered nurse working in an acute care ward or department within our Trust or preferably within the NHS
- Strong desire to care for critically ill patients
- Registered Nurse (adult)
- 6 months-1 year current post-registration acute care experience
What We Offer:
- Salary: £38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata)
- Permanent, full-time position
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
Assessment Process:
- Written test and communication exercise
- Interview for those who pass the written element