Job overview
We are looking for a highly motivated, energetic, experienced and enthusiastic nurse to join our intensive care team. Due to a recent promotion we have full time band 6 deputy sister/charge nurse posts available on our Stoke Mandeville Hospital Intensive Care Unit.
Our Intensive Care Units have 12 beds at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, which admits medicine/ surgical/ burns/ spinal/ trauma patients, and an 8 bedded ICU at Wycombe Hospital caring for medicine/ cardiology/ stroke and surgical patients. There would be an expectation that you would rotate to both units.
Our team is committed to delivering high quality, evidence-based care, which focuses on the individual needs of the patients and their relatives. You will take charge of the units as a shift leader and work closely with the Multidisciplinary Team. You will also have the opportunity and support to develop your own practice and that of others; you could really make a difference and be part of the future.
You must have Critical Care experience and have successfully completed post registration courses in Critical Care Nursing /equivalent as well as a recognised mentorship course. You will be required to rotate between both sites.
Our nurses are highly valued and our Critical Care units are supported by established practice development teams. You will be encouraged to develop your leadership skills in a structured and well supported way.
Main duties of the job
* The post holder will possess clinical expertise and will supervise and deliver direct patient care on the ICU.
* He/she will also manage the ICU on a shift-by-shift basis developing an awareness of strategic management.
* In collaboration with their Team Leader assist in the management of a team of nurses.
Working for our organisation
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
* As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
* We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
* We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
* We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
* As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
* Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
* A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
* Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
* Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
* Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Person specification
Educational, Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
* Good general education
* Registered Nurse
* Teaching and assessing in practice recognised course ENB 998 or equivalent
* Evidence of further continued professional development
* Accredited Critical Care Course
Desirable criteria
* First degree in Nursing Studies
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Competency in critical care related extended role procedures
* IT literate
* Ability to communicate verbally in English
* Knowledge of current issues in health care
* High motivation and ability to motivate others
* Good time management skills
* Managerial and leadership ability
* Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
* Ability to work required shift pattern
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of evidence based practice and research
Experience
Essential criteria
* At least 2 years experience as a Band 5 in a similar acuity NHS ICU.
* Experience of teaching students, HCAs and qualified staff in the clinical setting
Desirable criteria
* Previous experience as shift/team leader
* Additional experience in a speciality other than critical care
Special Circumstances
Essential criteria
* There is an expectation that all staff will work cross site
PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.
COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.
Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date.
Application information: If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records (ESR) system.
Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.
Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.
Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.
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