Job summaryBand 7 Team Leader Cardio Thoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU)Cardiothoracic Specialist RequirementsExpert 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 jobSummary 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 usSt 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.DetailsDate posted16 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary
58,133 to 65,261 a year
pa, pro rata Incl
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time,
Part-time
Reference number -GO-NDJob locationsSt Georges HospitalBlackshaw RoadLondonSW17 0QTUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesSee attached JDSpecialised Cardiothoracic nurseExpert assessment and management of critically ill cardiothoracic patients, including postcardiac surgery and mechanical circulatory support (IABP, Impella)
Job description
Job responsibilitiesSee attached JDSpecialised Cardiothoracic nurseExpert assessment and management of critically ill cardiothoracic patients, including postcardiac surgery and mechanical circulatory support (IABP, Impella)Person Specification
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EssentialCompetent Cardiothoracic nurse with significant experienceShift LeaderDesirableSignificant cardiothoracic experienceSupport education, training and professional development
Teaching and mentoring
EssentialEvidence of experienceAuthoritative resource for current evidence based care of the critically ill.DesirableEvidence of teaching and mentoring
Person Specification
Application form
EssentialCompetent Cardiothoracic nurse with significant experienceShift LeaderDesirableSignificant cardiothoracic experienceSupport education, training and professional development
Teaching and mentoring
EssentialEvidence of experienceAuthoritative resource for current evidence based care of the critically ill.DesirableEvidence of teaching and mentoringDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameSt George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressSt Georges HospitalBlackshaw RoadLondonSW17 0QTUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSt George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressSt Georges HospitalBlackshaw RoadLondonSW17 0QTUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Band 7 Cardio Thoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) in London employer: National Health Service
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