Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Staff Nurse - Band 5 - Intensive Care Unit Full current UK Professional registration is essential when applying -
please do not apply if process of UK registration/visa is not complete. Hours: Full / Part Time Come and join our progressive, innovative critical care team and benefit from working in a modern critical care unit. We are a busy 12 bedded critical care unit dealing with a wide variety of patients. As a team we are committed to delivering first class care to our patients and the ongoing professional development of our staff. We are currently seeking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated staff to join our proactive team. To apply, you will need post-registration experience in an acute care setting. Previous ICU experience is desirable but not essential as full training in managing critically ill and high dependency patients will be given. Main duties of the job
To practice as a safe and competent nurse and provide a high standard of care to patients within the Critical Care Unit. Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide a safe environment and contribute to the continuing development of clinical practice. Develop own clinical expertise, leadership, and teaching skills through nursing practice. Job responsibilities
Management of the critically ill patient. Actively participate as part of the team in providing a safe unit environment. Develop an extensive knowledge of critical care nursing. Maintain own clinical and professional development in Nursing and participate in performance review annually. Actively participate as part of the team in developing and providing evidence-based best practice. Work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust Policies. Maintain effective communication and professional relationships with patients, their relatives, colleagues, and other members of the public. Actively listen to concerns or complaints raised by patients/relatives/carers and report to the nurse in charge or matron. Maintain confidentiality of patients and their relatives at all times. Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with NMC and Trust policy, protocols, and guidelines. Person Specification
Qualifications
Basic Life Support. ALS. Paediatric BLS. ALERT/REACT course. Preceptorship programme. Experience
Experience of working within a Multi-disciplinary team. Ability to effectively organize own workload. Ability to prioritize clinical care needs. Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. Current experience of nursing patients in an acute hospital setting. Current knowledge of local and national developments in nursing. Experience and competency in IV medicine administration. An understanding of audit, essence of care, and productive ward. Experience of working in ICU/HDU. Competency in management of arterial lines, central venous catheters, and tracheostomy. Knowledge and Skills
Able to work well as part of a team. Patient-centered approach, caring attitude, and able to prioritize. Effective communication skills, able to relate well to all health care personnel, relatives, and carers. Commitment to provision of high-quality care and practice development. Ability to keep clear and accurate records of patient care in a timely manner. Able to demonstrate competency in advanced life support, management of patient-controlled analgesia, and performing a 12-lead ECG. Understanding of the research process, and able to discuss examples of evidence-based practice. Participation in quality initiatives and audit. 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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Staff Nurse - Band 5 - Intensive Care Unit Full current UK Professional registration is essential when applying -
please do not apply if process of UK registration/visa is not complete. Hours: Full / Part Time Come and join our progressive, innovative critical care team and benefit from working in a modern critical care unit. We are a busy 12 bedded critical care unit dealing with a wide variety of patients. As a team we are committed to delivering first class care to our patients and the ongoing professional development of our staff. We are currently seeking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated staff to join our proactive team. To apply, you will need post-registration experience in an acute care setting. Previous ICU experience is desirable but not essential as full training in managing critically ill and high dependency patients will be given. Main duties of the job
To practice as a safe and competent nurse and provide a high standard of care to patients within the Critical Care Unit. Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide a safe environment and contribute to the continuing development of clinical practice. Develop own clinical expertise, leadership, and teaching skills through nursing practice. Job responsibilities
Management of the critically ill patient. Actively participate as part of the team in providing a safe unit environment. Develop an extensive knowledge of critical care nursing. Maintain own clinical and professional development in Nursing and participate in performance review annually. Actively participate as part of the team in developing and providing evidence-based best practice. Work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust Policies. Maintain effective communication and professional relationships with patients, their relatives, colleagues, and other members of the public. Actively listen to concerns or complaints raised by patients/relatives/carers and report to the nurse in charge or matron. Maintain confidentiality of patients and their relatives at all times. Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with NMC and Trust policy, protocols, and guidelines. Person Specification
Qualifications
Basic Life Support. ALS. Paediatric BLS. ALERT/REACT course. Preceptorship programme. Experience
Experience of working within a Multi-disciplinary team. Ability to effectively organize own workload. Ability to prioritize clinical care needs. Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. Current experience of nursing patients in an acute hospital setting. Current knowledge of local and national developments in nursing. Experience and competency in IV medicine administration. An understanding of audit, essence of care, and productive ward. Experience of working in ICU/HDU. Competency in management of arterial lines, central venous catheters, and tracheostomy. Knowledge and Skills
Able to work well as part of a team. Patient-centered approach, caring attitude, and able to prioritize. Effective communication skills, able to relate well to all health care personnel, relatives, and carers. Commitment to provision of high-quality care and practice development. Ability to keep clear and accurate records of patient care in a timely manner. Able to demonstrate competency in advanced life support, management of patient-controlled analgesia, and performing a 12-lead ECG. Understanding of the research process, and able to discuss examples of evidence-based practice. Participation in quality initiatives and audit. 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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