Are you compassionate, caring and communicative? Would you like to work at one of theCountries leading teaching hospitals? Ifso, NHS Professionals are currently recruiting for Intensive Care Nurses to work at Southampton General Hospital on the bank
Being on the bank at UHS givesyou full flexibility on when you work.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England,we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the careeryou aspire to. UHS is rated Good by the CQC and in the latest national NHSStaff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and forstaff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
Southampton is an attractive place to live, andwork situated on the south coast, with an international airport and directtrains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassiccoast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lowerthan London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
UHS gained foundation trust status in 2011. Every year the team of 11,500 treats around150,000 dayand inpatients including 50,000 emergency admissions.
The critical care units at UHS NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are renowned for their local andnational contribution to critical care, as well as for consistently deliveringhigh standards of clinical care. We are very proud of their developmentsand how their service has expanded enabling them to actively recruit.
Main duties of the job
To be a skilledmember of the nursing team caring for critically ill patients in a highlycomplex environment. To provide a highstandard of individualised care to the patients & their families, inaccordance with agreed policies and within available resources.
UHSis one of only two places in the south of England to offer adults and childrenfull onsite major trauma care provision. Were a designated major trauma centreand has general and specialist critical care areas which were awardedoutstanding for leadership in our recent CQC inspection.
University Hospital Southampton has arich tradition of developing Nursing and Midwifery practice, and of deliveringexcellence in patient care.
Whilst proud of theirheritage, their focus is the future, and central to this vision is providingevidence and value-based individualised care to the people supported.
We are looking for high calibreindividuals with good interpersonal and communication skills. The successfulcandidate should relish the challenge of a fast paced and exciting environmentwhilst wanting to deliver the highest standard of care.
About us
NHSProfessionals (NHSP), owned by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC),works in partnership with hospital trusts to provide a bank of highly skilledtemporary workers who want to work flexibly within the NHS.
Workingthrough the NHSP bank means Trusts dont have to rely on expensive agencies.Right now, we have over 130,000 members registered on our bank from variousroles, grades, and specialities, saving the NHS over £70 million eachyear. This money is then reinvested back into the NHS.
As well as competitive rates of pay you will be eligible forthe following
Prompt Payment - work this week,get paid next week!
Firstchoice of shifts at your TrustAccess to shifts before they are available to agency.
Flexibleworking to suit your lifestyle Take control of when you want to work.
Buildholiday allowance for every shift you work.
Bookand manage your shifts on the goAccess shifts anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone.
Supportwhen you need it 24/7 365 days Callus anytime on 03332 407 552.
Job responsibilities
Professional/Clinical
To maintain high standards of nursing care andensuring that nursing objectives are achieved using a systematic approach tonursing care.
To assess, plan, deliver and evaluateindividualised patient centred care and provide support and advice to otherstaff as appropriate.
To receive patients and their relatives inaccordance with recognised policies and ensure that they are kept informed oftreatment and progress.
To arrange the care of patient's property, inaccordance with Unit policies and within the limitations of hospitalresponsibilities.
To liaise with all members of themulti-professional team to ensure that all treatments are correctly carried outin accordance with given policy.
To give and receive regular reports on the progressof patients, reporting immediately any changes in the patients condition tothe senior qualified nurse on duty or the medical staff as appropriate.
To maintain accurate records of observation,treatment, and care.
To participate in the checking and administrationof prescribed drugs (including controlled drugs) and other substances inaccordance with Trust policy.
To inform the sister/Charge Nurse of any untoward incidentsor problems affecting patients/staff/relative and visitors.
To inform Senior Sister/Charge Nurse any complaintreceived verbally from patients or relatives.
To adhere to theNMC Code of Conduct and Trust policies and procedures. Be familiar with thelocation of current files, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of resuscitation,major incident/fire & child protection procedures.
To act as apositive role model, demonstrating sound clinical judgement.
To co-ordinate therequirements and take part in the transfer of patients to other departmentswithin the Trust.
To maintain goodliaison with other nursing units and other hospital departments.
Being familiarwith and ensuring all medical equipment is functional, reporting any faults orpotential hazards and arranging for replacement as necessary.
To activelycontribute to ideas for enhancing patient care using evidence-based practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Minimum of 6-months experience working as a Registered Nurse in an NHS hospital setting in the past 2-years
* Be a Qualified Nurse with NMC Pin and no restrictions
* Experience (in the past two-years) of working in an Intensive Care Unit (within the UK)
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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