An opportunity has arisen for an experienced band 5 Nurse to work in a friendly and supportive team within Cardiac High Dependency Unit (CHDU). Our 20 bedded CHDU caters for mixed specialty adult patients including cardiac surgery, congenital heart disease and cardiology patients requiring specialist care. You will join our friendly and dedicated CHDU team, within a care group which has a local, national and international reputation for delivering expert cardiothoracic care to our patients. Clinical expertise is at the forefront of making sure that patients have the best clinical outcome and receive care that is current and evidence based. 

The CHDU at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust leads the way for adult cardiac patients in:
           
•            Complex electrophysiological treatments 
•            Heart failure 
•            cardiac surgery

The cardiothoracic care group provides regional tertiary cardiothoracic services as well as meeting the local needs of people in the Southampton, Eastleigh, and New Forest areas; in total a population of approximately two million people. The commitment, knowledge and skill of our staff are integral in delivering a high-quality service to this population.