Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Band 5 Staff Nurse Acute Cardiac Care Unit Harefield Hospital
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Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust is looking for dynamic, dedicated Band 5 Staff Nurses to join the Acute Cardiac Care Unit (ACCU) at Harefield Hospital. ACCU consists of two active cardiology wards, Oak and Acorn, comprising approximately 40 overnight beds and day-case trolleys. We care for Level 1 and Level 2 patients undergoing complex cardiac investigations and interventions, including Primary and Elective Angioplasty, Electrophysiology studies, TAVI, Ablations, and Pacemaker/Device implantations. As one of the busiest primary angioplasty services in the country, we pride ourselves on exceptional post-MI aftercare, invasive monitoring, and specialist management of heart failure and end-of-life care.
We are an ambitious, caring, and inclusive Trust that actively supports flexible working arrangements to help you balance your personal and professional life. Joining our supportive team offers an outstanding opportunity to build advanced clinical skills in high-dependency cardiac nursing.
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Closing date
28 August 2026
Proposed interview date
14 September 2026
As a Band 5 Staff Nurse on ACCU, you will
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care from patient admission through to safe discharge.
- Perform comprehensive physical assessments, monitor vital signs, and initiate tailored care plans for cardiac patients.
- Undertake daily duties involving complex clinical procedures, managing invasive cardiac monitoring, and administering prescribed medications, including blood and blood product transfusions.
- Work alongside a large multidisciplinary team—including Consultants, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Allied Health Professionals—advocating for your patients, ensuring their dignity, cultural beliefs, and human rights are always upheld.
- Communicate sensitive or complex clinical information clearly, maintain precise digital patient records, and participate in handovers.
- Help supervise junior staff, act as a mentor or preceptor to students and newly qualified nurses, and at times take management responsibility for coordinating shift care on the ward.
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Join Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
One of the UK’s busiest and most successful foundation trusts. We are a family of five renowned hospitals—Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton, and Harefield—with a long and proud history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research, and innovation.
Our values
- Caring: We put patients first.
- Ambitious: We innovate and strive for excellence.
- Inclusive: We respect each other and work collaboratively.
For further details / informal visits
Contact:
- Name: Johanna Goodyer
- Job title: Sister
- Email address: j.goodyer1@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01895828667
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