Cardiothoracic Staff Nurse | Band 5/6 depending on experience | Southampton | Mix Shifts with the option on fixed nights
Main duties of the job
Are you a dedicated nurse passionate about cardiothoracic care? Join our outstanding team at Spire Southampton Hospital! We're recruiting motivated nurses to provide exceptional care and make a real difference.
About us
At Spire Southampton, our cardiothoracic ward offers diverse surgeries and procedures, including cardiac and thoracic surgeries, as well as cardiology procedures. Work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment. We serve NHS, private insured, and self-funding patients, broadening your experience. You'll also have opportunities for rotational posts with our in-house intensive care unit.
Job responsibilities
As a valued nurse, you'll provide patient-centred care, communicate effectively with the team, and manage a caseload using safe staffing acuity tools. Initiative and clinical decision-making skills are essential.
The successful applicant will be working on the cardiothoracic ward where there are routine and planned surgeries and procedures including:
* Cardiac surgery: coronary artery bypass grafting & valve surgery.
* Thoracic surgery: lobectomies, wedge resections, pneumonectomy
* Cardiology procedures: Arrhythmia ablations, pacemaker insertions, cardioversions
Duties and Responsibilities
* Provide patient centred care.
* Work and communicate well within the multidisciplinary team.
* Manage a caseload of patients with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 4:1 on average, calculated using a safe staffing acuity tool on a daily basis.
* Able to use initiative and clinical decision-making skills.
Who we are looking for
* NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions.
* Minimum of 4 years post qualified experience.
* Cardiac experience required.
* Compassionate with excellent patient care and strong communication skills.
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
* 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
* Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options.
* Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers.
* Private medical insurance.
* Life assurance.
* Health Assessment.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Free DBS.
* Free Car park.
Our Values
* Driving clinical excellence.
* Doing the right thing.
* Caring is our passion.
* Keeping it simple.
* Succeeding and celebrating together.
Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
We commit to our employees' well-being through work-life balance, ongoing development, support, and reward.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales, and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case, and outpatient care.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
Closing date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions.
Experience
* Minimum of 4 years post qualified experience.
* Cardiac experience required.
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.
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