Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse (ICU)

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Job summary

Band 5 Staff Nurse (ICU)

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our 21 bedded Intensive Care Unit for a caring, highly motivated and enthusiastic band 5 Staff Nurse.

Every day we strive to deliver excellent and compassionate care to our patients. We were voted ICU Trust Of The Year in 2022 by the Intensive Care Society. As an Intensive Care Unit we are proud to have been successful in achieving university accreditation with the University of Reading. We were recently in the top 10% of hospitals in the UK in the "Friends and Family Test"

We are looking for Registered Nurses who have acute nursing experience. No previous ICU experience is necessary.

Nurses new to ICU are supported by our dedicated practice education team and follow the National Competency Framework for Registered Nurses in Adult Critical Care.

Your transition into critical care is also supported by a dedicated mentor and team leader who will ensure you have the support and guidance you require.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for developing, implementing and reviewing planned nursing care, and for the maintenance of associated records for patients in the given clinical area.

You will be expected to work as an effective team member, assisting in the management and the organisation of work as required.

The post holder will display effective communication skills and work as a role model for good practice, supporting and developing students and more junior colleagues as required.

About us

At the Royal Berkshire Hospital (RBH) we have a rich history for providing healthcare to the people of Reading, West Berkshire and South Oxfordshire stretching back over 180 years. We are always looking ahead to the challenges of the future and the health and well-being of the people we serve.

Critical Care services at the RBH have been rated as Good by the CQC. We are driven by our CARE values and our strong learning culture, and we work hard to listen and engage all staff working at the trust.

Located just forty miles west of London those living in Reading enjoy great transport links, with a frequent train service and just a 25 minute journey to the heart of the capital London.

Our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Date posted

16 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

193-ICUSTAFFNURSEJAN5B5-SN

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Job description

Job responsibilities

Practices in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal codes of the Nursing and Midwifery Council and Trusts protocols and guidelines.

Demonstrates ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients/families and carers.

Demonstrates concise, accurate, timely record keeping.

Supports more junior staff and students to deliver high standards of effective, patient centred care.

Displays good analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations.

Develops insight into evidence underpinning care.

Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Practices in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal codes of the Nursing and Midwifery Council and Trusts protocols and guidelines.

Demonstrates ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients/families and carers.

Demonstrates concise, accurate, timely record keeping.

Supports more junior staff and students to deliver high standards of effective, patient centred care.

Displays good analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations.

Develops insight into evidence underpinning care.

Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC registered

Experience

Essential

Recent post qualification experience
Nursing experience in an acute area

Desirable

Evidence of critical thinking ability

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC registered

Experience

Essential

Recent post qualification experience
Nursing experience in an acute area

Desirable

Evidence of critical thinking ability

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.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)