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Cardiac Staff Nurse – Leading Private Hospital

£35,000-£38,000 including enhancements plus Free Parking, Private Medical Cover, Supportive Environment & More!

Full-Time, Permanent

Southampton, Hampshire

 

Are you an experienced Nurse who is looking to specialise within cardiac care?

 

Would you like to work within a team who can offer great training and support so you can advance in your career?

 

Do you thrive in a clinical environment where every day brings opportunities to make a real difference to patients with complex cardiac conditions?

 

Compass Associates are proud to be working with a leading hospital group, located in Southampton,  who are currently in search for a Staff Nurse to join their dedicated 16 bedded Cardiac Ward.

 

This well-established hospital offers a broad range of specialities including Cardiac, Urology, Orthopaedics, Spinal, Cosmetics, ENT, Paediatrics and General Surgery, serving both private and NHS-funded patients. They are committed to delivering the highest level of patient care, and pride themselves on their positive patient feedback. This is an excellent opportunity to work for one of the leading cardiothoracic centres in England.

 

The Role

 

As a Cardiac Staff Nurse, you will be central to the safe, effective care of patients recovering from a range of cardiac surgeries. You’ll work within a skilled multidisciplinary team including cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, cardiac physiologists, and specialist nurses, delivering holistic care tailored to each individual’s needs. They have a fantastic Cardiac nursing team, so excellent support and training can be offered. We are welcoming applications from candidates who do not have current cardiac experience, but have a passion to develop in this area!

 

You will play a key part in supporting patients throughout their surgical journey, ensuring safe, high-quality care from admission to discharge. You will have a number of responsibilities including:

 

  • Provide high-quality nursing care to patients pre- and post-cardiac surgery and procedures
  • Monitor cardiac rhythms, interpret ECGs, and escalate changes appropriately
  • Manage intravenous therapies, cardiac medications, and post-operative care plans
  • Support patients and families with clear, compassionate communication
  • Work closely with the cardiac rehab and physiotherapy teams to support recovery
  • Maintain excellent clinical documentation and adhere to safety standards
  • Contribute to a positive, learning-focused ward culture

 

This is a full-time position consisting of 37.5 hours per week, which will be worked a mixture of long days, nights and the occasional weekend based on their internal rotation.

 

Requirements

  • Registered General Nurse with valid NMC Pin
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Experience in Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, HDU/CCU, Accident & Emergency or Acute Care
  • Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to work calmly under pressure
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities
  • A commitment to delivering outstanding patient care and continuous improvement
  • A warm, patient-centred approach with a passion for cardiac care
  • Flexibility to work a rotation of long days, nights and weekends

 

Salary & Benefits

In return, there is a generous salary on offer of up to £38,000, which includes enhancements for nights and weekends. They have an amazing benefits package including:

  • A supportive, friendly and experience cardiac team with excellent mentorship
  • Opportunities for funded courses, mentorship and career progression
  • Generous overtime enhancements
  • 35 days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays) which increase with length of service
  • Private Pension Scheme
  • Private Medical Cover
  • Free Eye Tests
  • Health Assessments
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Retail & Gym Membership Discounts
  • Life Assurance
  • Enhanced Sick Pay
  • Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
  • Free parking

 

Recommendations

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation/ referral.

                           

Contact Details

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Rachel Smith direct on 02392 002 799. Alternatively, you can email an updated CV to [email protected]