Job summary
An exciting and new opportunity has arisen for a Band 8a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) for General Intensive Care Unit (GICU) at St George's Hospital. GICU is a 23 bedded unit for adult patients.
Main duties of the job
Act as a specialist nursing resource for all staff, in the care of all patients in a general intensive care unit with particular focus on major trauma patients
Provide, support and co-ordinate specialist nursing and MDT care for long term patients in General Intensive Care
Act as the shift leader and work clinically as required
Participate in the education, training & professional development of critical care staff, individually and as part of the appraisal process
Lead and participate in audit and research pertinent to critical care
About us
St George's University Hospitals is a leading NHS Trust employing over 9,000 staff and one of London's designated Major Trauma Centres. We are unique in that we operate in a large Critical Care Directorate and have three large adult Intensive Care Units on the same site: Neuro, Cardiothoracic and General. Although run as separate units, all work collaboratively across the Adult Critical Care Directorate, sharing expertise and innovations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a dynamic and collaborative CNS for GICU.
You will work closely with the Matrons of GICU, NICU, CTICU and Outreach, the other Clinical Nurse Specialists and the Head of Nursing to ensure the Adult Critical Care Directorate runs effectively and efficiently.
If you are passionate about giving outstanding care to our patients and leading an established team of ICU nurses, then this role is for you.
Please see the JD&PS for further requirements.
If you require any more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact the Recruitment Lead for Adult Critical Care, Anthea Allenanthea.allen@stgeorges.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a dynamic and collaborative CNS for GICU.
You will work closely with the Matrons of GICU, NICU, CTICU and Outreach, the other Clinical Nurse Specialists and the Head of Nursing to ensure the Adult Critical Care Directorate runs effectively and efficiently.
If you are passionate about giving outstanding care to our patients and leading an established team of ICU nurses, then this role is for you.
Please see the JD&PS for further requirements.
If you require any more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact the Recruitment Lead for Adult Critical Care, Anthea Allenanthea.allen@stgeorges.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- First degree in Nursing (or equivalent) or health related subject or working towards it.
- Nationally Recognised Post registration critical care course and/or Post registration specialist course
Desirable
- Master's degree Leadership qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and application of management and leadership themes
- Critical careexperience
Desirable
- Relevant experience at senior nurse level (band 7 or above)
- Experience of Nursing Critical Care patients
IT
Essential
- Ability to use IT databases
Desirable
- Ability to use IT databases
- Computer literate, proven ability to use word, excel and email
Planning & Organisational
Essential
- Plan and organise across a broad range of complex activities, formulating and adjusting plans as required
- Able to take responsibility for policy implementation and service development
- Proven track record of excellent ability to co - ordinate the work of the multidisciplinary team and lead on any actions required
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- First degree in Nursing (or equivalent) or health related subject or working towards it.
- Nationally Recognised Post registration critical care course and/or Post registration specialist course
Desirable
- Master's degree Leadership qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and application of management and leadership themes
- Critical careexperience
Desirable
- Relevant experience at senior nurse level (band 7 or above)
- Experience of Nursing Critical Care patients
IT
Essential
- Ability to use IT databases
Desirable
- Ability to use IT databases
- Computer literate, proven ability to use word, excel and email
Planning & Organisational
Essential
- Plan and organise across a broad range of complex activities, formulating and adjusting plans as required
- Able to take responsibility for policy implementation and service development
- Proven track record of excellent ability to co - ordinate the work of the multidisciplinary team and lead on any actions required
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
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).
