Overview
Clinical Nurse for Critical Care - Band 7 at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. This is a secondment/fixed term opportunity to cover maternity for a Clinical Nurse band 7 in Critical Care at The Princes Royal Hospital, Telford.
The post holder will function as an expert clinical practitioner within their designated clinical area, delivering direct patient care while managing, leading, coordinating and overseeing nursing practice. The Clinical Band 7 Nurse in Charge has responsibility for the management of Critical Care during their rostered shift. This will include assessment of care needs, development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards. The post holder will ensure efficient and effective utilization of all resources required to deliver optimum quality care to their client group. The post holder will act as a professional role model, ensuring high standards of nursing care through direct support and leadership on clinical practice. This role requires flexible working to meet the needs of the service, including 365 days and nights per year, and the ability to work cross-site if required. The post holder will liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate a collaborative approach to patient care and support the Matron, Centre and Division in ensuring the unit is compliant with National Intensive Care standards to provide safe and effective care.
Responsibilities
* The post holder will be responsible for their ward/department, effectively leading, motivating, supervising, and directing staff to ensure time and resources are managed through effective teamwork.
* Ensure that staff have a clear understanding of their duties and responsibilities and the standards of performance and conduct expected throughout the 24-hour period.
* To deputise for the Ward Manager and the Band 7 team as necessary.
* Work with the Ward Manager and the Band 7 team to ensure an appropriate managerial and professional infrastructure is in place to support service delivery and functional requirements within their ward/department in line with corporate objectives.
* Be responsible for agreed aspects of clinical management, providing the Ward Manager and Matron with assurances.
* Development of others is a fundamental role of a clinical band 7 nurse in charge.
* Lead and participate in educational programmes within the critical care and the wider trust.
Working for our organisation
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust offers great career prospects with state-of-the-art facilities, supportive teams and professional development opportunities. The critical care units are across both Shrewsbury and Telford sites, with a short 20-minute journey between them. The Princes Royal Hospital, Telford predominantly serves medical patients, head and neck, and maternity; The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital serves mainly surgical and medical patients. Both teams work closely with critical care doctors, nurses and the MDT.
Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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