Staff Nurse - Critical Care (Cardiac ICU, General ICU and Neuro ICU)
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Critical Care (Cardiac ICU, General ICU and Neuro ICU) are currently seeking experienced applications from dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic Staff Nurses at Band 5 to join our friendly and supportive teams. UHS is a designated major trauma centre and has general and specialist Critical Care areas, such as Cardiac ICU, Neuro ICU and General ICU. We are committed to developing you as a Critical Care Nurse and our Critical Care Education team provides structured support to all staff. Our formal education package follows a structured career pathway which includes induction training and an in-house Foundation programme. All staff follow a nationally recognised competency package and there are opportunities to apply for an adult Critical Care course at degree or masters level. As a Band 5 Staff Nurse you will have recent post-registration experience within critical care or high care. You will be required to provide a high standard of individualised patient care, in accordance with agreed policies and within available resources, which has the Trust core values at its heart. You should be able to demonstrate the aptitude to work in highly pressurised situations with maturity, motivation, enthusiasm and common sense. You will be committed to working flexibly with the collaboration of an established team and will develop your critical care skills to become a competent member of the nursing team who care for critically ill patients in a complex and challenging environment. Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. Job responsibilities
What you'll do: Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct at all times. Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of standards of care, ensuring that Corporate and nursing objectives are achieved. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care, providing support to other members of the multidisciplinary team. Act as team leader in the supervision of the professional work of nursing staff at Band 5 and below. Take charge of the unit on a regular basis. Liaise with all patients and their relatives and ensure that they are kept informed of treatment and progress. Adopt a pro-active role in meeting the Clinical Governance agenda for Critical Care. Promote evidence-based practice and participate in any relevant research/audits. Participate in the discussion of clinical developments with the Matron and Senior Sister/Charge Nurse. Inform the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse of any complaints or adverse events received. Ensure compliance with Infection Control standards. Organise the reception of patients and visitors in accordance with recognised procedures. Ensure patients and relatives have access to medical staff to discuss treatment and progress. Arrange the care of patient's property, with their permission, in accordance with policies. Maintain good liaison with other nursing units and hospital departments. What we're looking for
We are looking for an experienced Critical Care Nurse who is ready for the next step in their Nursing career, is passionate and will strive to inspire, develop and support every patient, every colleague, every day. Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma) Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register Significant post registration experience / qualification / training, including experience and knowledge within relevant specialty Ward management experience Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service Experience in an acute hospital setting Ability to demonstrate clinical decision making and judgement Commitment to continuing professional development 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. University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust £29,970 to £36,483 a year - Per annum - Pro rata
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University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Critical Care (Cardiac ICU, General ICU and Neuro ICU) are currently seeking experienced applications from dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic Staff Nurses at Band 5 to join our friendly and supportive teams. UHS is a designated major trauma centre and has general and specialist Critical Care areas, such as Cardiac ICU, Neuro ICU and General ICU. We are committed to developing you as a Critical Care Nurse and our Critical Care Education team provides structured support to all staff. Our formal education package follows a structured career pathway which includes induction training and an in-house Foundation programme. All staff follow a nationally recognised competency package and there are opportunities to apply for an adult Critical Care course at degree or masters level. As a Band 5 Staff Nurse you will have recent post-registration experience within critical care or high care. You will be required to provide a high standard of individualised patient care, in accordance with agreed policies and within available resources, which has the Trust core values at its heart. You should be able to demonstrate the aptitude to work in highly pressurised situations with maturity, motivation, enthusiasm and common sense. You will be committed to working flexibly with the collaboration of an established team and will develop your critical care skills to become a competent member of the nursing team who care for critically ill patients in a complex and challenging environment. Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. Job responsibilities
What you'll do: Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct at all times. Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of standards of care, ensuring that Corporate and nursing objectives are achieved. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care, providing support to other members of the multidisciplinary team. Act as team leader in the supervision of the professional work of nursing staff at Band 5 and below. Take charge of the unit on a regular basis. Liaise with all patients and their relatives and ensure that they are kept informed of treatment and progress. Adopt a pro-active role in meeting the Clinical Governance agenda for Critical Care. Promote evidence-based practice and participate in any relevant research/audits. Participate in the discussion of clinical developments with the Matron and Senior Sister/Charge Nurse. Inform the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse of any complaints or adverse events received. Ensure compliance with Infection Control standards. Organise the reception of patients and visitors in accordance with recognised procedures. Ensure patients and relatives have access to medical staff to discuss treatment and progress. Arrange the care of patient's property, with their permission, in accordance with policies. Maintain good liaison with other nursing units and hospital departments. What we're looking for
We are looking for an experienced Critical Care Nurse who is ready for the next step in their Nursing career, is passionate and will strive to inspire, develop and support every patient, every colleague, every day. Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma) Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register Significant post registration experience / qualification / training, including experience and knowledge within relevant specialty Ward management experience Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service Experience in an acute hospital setting Ability to demonstrate clinical decision making and judgement Commitment to continuing professional development 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. University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust £29,970 to £36,483 a year - Per annum - Pro rata
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