Job overview
Band 5 Staff Nurse Critical Care ICU/HDU
FIXED TERM CONTRACT 12 MONTHS (Maternity Leave cover)
Are you a Band 5 nurse looking to work in Critical Care (ICU/HDU)? We would love you to come and join our Critical Care Team at Epsom and St Helier University NHS Hospital.
We have vacancies available on er ICU for motivated and enthusiastic nurses keen to join our team and develop critical care skills. We currently provide 21 beds cross-site.
STH ICU has a footprint of 13 beds, admitting medical, surgical, renal & obstetric emergencies requiring level 2 & level 3 critical care.
EGH HDU/ICU has a footprint of 8 beds, admitting elective surgical patients requiring level 2 post-operative care &, medical emergencies requiring level 2 & level 3 care.
We are looking for highly motivated and innovative individuals who have a strong interest in caring for critically ill patients, to recruit to Band 5 staff nurse positions. Nurses new to critical care are expected to complete our Intensive Care Foundation Programme.
In order to fulfil the job role and learning requirements and meet service needs, successful candidates will be required to work cross-site, internal rotation days/nights/weekends & BH.
Main duties of the job
JOB PURPOSE
1. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care within sphere of responsibility.
2. Works cooperatively and collaboratively with multi-disciplinary colleagues to deliver high standards of care to critically ill patients and ensures plans of care reflect current patient care needs.
3. Is aware and adheres to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
4. To provide quality, holistic care of a high standard to both the critically ill patients and their families within Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.
5. To liaise and co-operate with other relevant departments within the hospital.
6. To act as a resource for peers, patients, relatives, carers and other staff groups
7. To participate in the unit and nursing service development in a proactive manner
8. To ensure safe patient care, staff may be asked, at short notice, to work at either Epsom General Hospital or St Helier Hospital ICU/HDU. This decision would be made by the ICU/HDU Matron, having taken into account staffing, skill mix, patient dependency and acuity and capacity within both units
Working for our organisation
Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is rated as Good by the CQC and we’d welcome applications from individuals committed to being part of the team to maintain and build on this.
What we can offer:
9. Flexible start date to suit your needs
10. Learning and development support from day one with clear career and skills pathways and comprehensive clinical and leadership training opportunities
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.
The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
If you require any further information or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact:
Emma Conroy ICU Matron
Tel: 07552 889342
OR Sethu Jele/Suzy Knightly – Critical Care PDT – Tel: 0208 296 3136
Person specification
Qualifications/training
Essential criteria
11. NMC registration current/pending
12. Evidence of recent / ongoing development
Desirable criteria
13. Degree in Nursing
14. National Framework -steps 1 competencies
Experience
Essential criteria
15. Relevant Acute NHS ward experience
16. Evidence of motivation and desire to work in critical care
Desirable criteria
17. Previous critical care experience as student or RN
18. Post qualification acute ward experience
Skills
Essential criteria
19. Excellent written communication skills
20. Excellent general nursing skills - delivered with care and compassion
21. Able to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team
22. Understanding of priorities in caring for critically ill patients
Your recruitment team
The NHS South West London Recruitment Hub is your dedicated recruitment team, here to support you at every stage of the process. If you have a query, please contact us:
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Your application
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References
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Closing date
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Shortlisting
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Application feedback
If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Safeguarding and DBS Checks
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
This vacancy may have an application cap, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Ensure your supporting statement clearly shows how you meet the job specifications.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
NameEmma Conroy / Jane CamilleriJob titleICU HDU Matron / Head of NursingEmail addressTelephone number07552 889 342Additional information
Sethu Jele/Suzy Knightly: Critical care Practice Development Senior Sisters
Tel: 0208 – 296 -3136
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