Job summary
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse to develop existing and new skills in Critical Care by joining our established critical care team, working on both the Intensive Therapy Unit and High Dependency Unit. The post holder will be supported by an excellent education programme to learn and develop critical care skills and complete a robust induction and in-house training programme. The post is full-time, and will be required to work a minimum of 30hrs per week.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will carry out nursing duties in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and ensure all Professional Standards and Trust Policies are complied with.
The post holder will work under the direction of the departmental leaders in critical care to ensure a high standard of nursing care and treatments are delivered to critically patients and their families.
The post holder will develop and demonstrate necessary skills in Critical care nursing, and will be supported with clinical supervision, clinical education and achieving critical care national competencies.
About us
At Chesterfield Royal Hospital, we are committed to bringing our people, communities, and partners together to provide patient care we can all be proud of. Our values of Compassion, Ambition, Respect, and Encouragement guide everything we do. The post holder will work within a supportive and inclusive environment, where team work is paramount and where your contributions are valued. Critical care offers fantastic opportunities for professional development and career progression available, allowing the post holder to make a positive impact on patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide high-level professional and compassionate care to critically ill patients.
Demonstrate the use of evidence-based specialist skills and practice in the care of the critically ill patient.
Demonstrate clinical competence when assisting with the care of the critically ill patient.
Demonstrate effective communication within the team and deliver effective communication to patients, relatives and carers.
Ensuring an approach to care which recognises the needs and views of patients and their loved ones, which places the patient at the centre of all activities.
Ensuring an approach to care which minimises clinical risk and maximises clinical effectiveness.
Ensuring that Infection Control and Prevention procedures are always adhered to.
Participating in ongoing
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide high-level professional and compassionate care to critically ill patients.
Demonstrate the use of evidence-based specialist skills and practice in the care of the critically ill patient.
Demonstrate clinical competence when assisting with the care of the critically ill patient.
Demonstrate effective communication within the team and deliver effective communication to patients, relatives and carers.
Ensuring an approach to care which recognises the needs and views of patients and their loved ones, which places the patient at the centre of all activities.
Ensuring an approach to care which minimises clinical risk and maximises clinical effectiveness.
Ensuring that Infection Control and Prevention procedures are always adhered to.
Participating in ongoing
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level registered nurse (RGN)
- NMC registered
- Health related degree or advanced diploma
Desirable
- Post graduate registration in critical care
- Completed STEP 1 competencies
Experience
Essential
- Experience in caring for patients in an acute healthcare setting
- Experience in the care of a deteriorating patient
Desirable
- Previous experience in critical care and caring for the critically ill patient
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good time management
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to problem solve
Desirable
- Previous experience in critical care
Personal attributes
Essential
- Smart appearance
- Approachable
- Reliable
- Flexible
- Good team member
- Positive role model
Demonstrate our Proud to CARE values
Essential
- Compassionate
- Ambitious
- Respectful
- Demonstrates encouragement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level registered nurse (RGN)
- NMC registered
- Health related degree or advanced diploma
Desirable
- Post graduate registration in critical care
- Completed STEP 1 competencies
Experience
Essential
- Experience in caring for patients in an acute healthcare setting
- Experience in the care of a deteriorating patient
Desirable
- Previous experience in critical care and caring for the critically ill patient
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good time management
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to problem solve
Desirable
- Previous experience in critical care
Personal attributes
Essential
- Smart appearance
- Approachable
- Reliable
- Flexible
- Good team member
- Positive role model
Demonstrate our Proud to CARE values
Essential
- Compassionate
- Ambitious
- Respectful
- Demonstrates encouragement
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
