Job summary
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.

Additionally we will consider applications from newly qualified nurses. Part time positions are available, and all flexible working patterns will be considered.

All successful candidates will have a 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.

Main duties of the job
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

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 04 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum/ pro-rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 321-MRC-8210509-B5
Job locations: John Radcliffe, Headley Way, Oxford, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Able to demonstrate the ability to put patients at the heart of what you do and recognising different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork
• Shows pride in the quality of care they provide for patients and learning from successes and setbacks.
• Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation.

Education, training and qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse (Part 1. 8. 12 or 15 of register depending on area of practice).
• UK recognised Degree in Nursing relevant to post
• Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of an ongoing NMC revalidation

Desirable

• Hold a recognised NMC qualification in teaching and mentoring
• Post-graduate qualification related to an area of practice
• Evidence of achievement on a Nursing and Midwifery, (NMC) approved Mentorship qualification

Clinical Practice
Essential

• Articulate and knowledgeable of skills needed to deliver a high standard of care in the area of practice
• Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role
• Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team
• Able to document observations, results, decisions and actions etc. effectively in patient's notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Able to proactively contribute to the education of learners and non-registered and less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates ability to manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patients.

Desirable

• Competent to administer intravenous medicines
• Competent in central venous access management

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. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Apply through our website.