Staff Nurse

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join the Rotherham Critical Care team as a Band 5 Staff Nurse in the Critical Care Unit. As a proficient Critical Care Nurse, the successful candidate will act to ensure the highest standard of individualised patient care is delivered at the bedside. You will be an expert practitioner, role model, and mentor and will participate in the education and development of Nursing and Healthcare staff. You will work closely with the ward manager and senior leadership team to provide excellence in all areas. We are a 13-bedded Unit, which we use flexibly to accommodate level 2 and 3 patients from a variety of specialities. We are a friendly, supportive, and dynamic team with a strong commitment to professional development. Critical Care is fully committed to audit, research, and forward-thinking. This provides a dynamic environment conducive to gaining additional knowledge and skills. As part of our Critical Care commitment to enhance the working lives of our staff, we offer flexible working arrangements with self-rostered rotas and pride ourselves on a friendly team approach to care. We welcome applicants who wish to arrange an informal visit. Please contact the recruiting manager to arrange. Main duties of the job To take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the patients in the clinical area with specific focus on patient safety. To effectively communicate with the MDT and exhibit a calm manner in situations of extreme workload and pressure. Must have the ability to motivate staff and facilitate effective change management. A Registered nurse/HCP with a keen interest in the delivery of a high standard of holistic care for critically ill patients and their families. We would love to employ individuals that are highly motivated with the ability to work using their own initiatives. About us The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. As a Trust, we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for 'would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?', and we were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall. But don’t just take our word for it; each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making. All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trust's values of Ambitious, Caring, and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence. Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Experience Essential Established time management and prioritisation skills Experience in an acute setting Knowledge Essential Evidence of continual personal development Experience in an acute care setting Qualifications Desirable ENB 997/998 or Mentor/preceptorship programme ENB 100/NTCCN critical care course Registration Essential Current level one NMC registration

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