Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our well-established team of dedicated critical care staff on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate should be able to interact with staff and colleagues at all levels, ensuring that the Trust's objectives on nursing and practice are fully embedded.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to appoint a Level 1 Registered Nurse with an interest in critical care nursing to become part of the Critical Care team. The successful candidate must be willing to work towards the relevant post grad courses required . They will need to have excellent communication and leadership skills with a working knowledge of IT. They should be able to demonstrate evidence of continued professional development, be enthusiastic and a motivated team player. They will be confident, display a passion for providing a high standard of nursing and have the ability to be a role model.
About us
We are a large organisation with three hospitals located in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole. We also provide community services in North Lincolnshire. Our 6,500 members of staff care for and support a population of more than 400,000 people.
We encourage all our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' so we can deliver excellent care to our patients. We ask staff to live our values; kindness, courage and respect.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. You could be one of them.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/
Should we receive a high volume of applications for this vacancy, the advert may be closed earlier than stated. To view a full job description and person specification please see attachments on this advert.
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Please be aware that all newemployees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Staff Nurse working within Critical Care, the expectation is that, with adequate training, supervision and assessment, you will be able to;
Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate the nursing care of patients within Critical Care who present with complex medical and nursing care needs
Deliver safe care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using highly specialised equipment and resources safely and appropriately
Administer medications, including multiple continuous infusions, within the Procedure for the Ordering, Prescribing, and Administration of Medications
Disseminate contentious and delicate information appropriately and sensitively, ensure patient confidentiality is maintained
Participate in mentorship and educational programmes for students and other members of the team
Adhere to Trust policies and procedures and work in a manner to promote the Trust values and core objectives
Work within the NMC code of conduct to include the responsible supervision of staff and students when required
Utilise the Hospital computer systems such as the intranet, web V, EPMA.
Maintain clear and accurate written records relevant to practice
Be able to work under pressure
Be pro-active and take initiative
If you are new to critical care nursing or are deemed to have insufficient or out of date critical care experience, you will be expected to complete the critical care step one competencies.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Staff Nurse working within Critical Care, the expectation is that, with adequate training, supervision and assessment, you will be able to;
Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate the nursing care of patients within Critical Care who present with complex medical and nursing care needs
Deliver safe care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using highly specialised equipment and resources safely and appropriately
Administer medications, including multiple continuous infusions, within the Procedure for the Ordering, Prescribing, and Administration of Medications
Disseminate contentious and delicate information appropriately and sensitively, ensure patient confidentiality is maintained
Participate in mentorship and educational programmes for students and other members of the team
Adhere to Trust policies and procedures and work in a manner to promote the Trust values and core objectives
Work within the NMC code of conduct to include the responsible supervision of staff and students when required
Utilise the Hospital computer systems such as the intranet, web V, EPMA.
Maintain clear and accurate written records relevant to practice
Be able to work under pressure
Be pro-active and take initiative
If you are new to critical care nursing or are deemed to have insufficient or out of date critical care experience, you will be expected to complete the critical care step one competencies.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse (Level 1) - in appropriate branch.
- oQualified NVC Assessor (A1 or equivalent) or working towards.
Desirable
- oDiploma in Nursing
- oManagement Qualification
- oQualified mentor (ENB 998 or mentorship award or equivalent) or working towards
- oEvidence of Post Registration development in the relevant specialty
Occuptional Experience
Desirable
- oExperience of being 'in charge' of a shift
- oTraining/experience as Clinical Supervisor
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse (Level 1) - in appropriate branch.
- oQualified NVC Assessor (A1 or equivalent) or working towards.
Desirable
- oDiploma in Nursing
- oManagement Qualification
- oQualified mentor (ENB 998 or mentorship award or equivalent) or working towards
- oEvidence of Post Registration development in the relevant specialty
Occuptional Experience
Desirable
- oExperience of being 'in charge' of a shift
- oTraining/experience as Clinical Supervisor
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).
