Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the band 6 team leaders on the Neuro/Trauma ICU at University Hospital Plymouth. The successful applicant will be a clinically skilled critical care nurse with experience of taking charge of a unit.
As a Jnr Sister and shift leader you will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of the high standard of nursing care we are proud of. As a team leader you will be recognised as a positive, professional and motivating role model for junior colleagues whilst ensuring a supportive learning environment for continuing education.
On Pencarrow patients are admitted with multiple injuries, acute brain injuries, spinal injuries and require multi-system support. We also manage a wide range of General ICU patients offering a broad range of experiences. If you are highly motivated and have demonstrable experience as an ICU RN , we would like to hear from you. This will be a new and exciting challenge where you will have the opportunity to develop your management, leadership and clinical skills.
Our ICU team includes a range of specialist ICU nurses; including an education team, research team, rehab team and embedded Advanced Critical Care Practitioners.
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification
Main duties of the job
To be recognised as a clinical expert within the critical care environment, co-ordinating the delivery of high standard nursing care following individual assessment of each patient and implementation of care plans, utilising all resources to provide excellence in practice.
To ensure that patients are always cared for in a safe environment, and provide expert clinical advice as needed. Ensure that relatives are offered the same high standard of care, in the form of information, advice and support as that can be expected by the patients
To act as deputy to the nominated senior sister on all aspects of management.
To be responsible for organising and leading teams of nursing staff within the critical care setting, acting as an exemplary senior nurse role model.
To be responsible for meeting the NMC requirements in line with the Code of Professional Conduct for their scope of responsibility
To work alongside Assistant Practitioners in ICU and provide supervision and support. To delegate care/tasks in keeping with their assessed competencies and within the remint of the AP Job description.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission.
We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure high standards of clinical practice in accordance with agreed policies, procedures and standards
- Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care by initiating and co-ordinating the comprehensive assessment, planning, and evaluating of individual patient needs based on evidence and use of relevant nursing models.
- Coordinate, report and document any relevant nursing/patient needs, communicating changes with other health care professionals with on going responsibility for patient care as they occur
- Possess key skills in patient management to assist medical staff in the complex assessment, resuscitation and frequent review of critically ill patients. These skills will involve;
- Education regarding the setting up, calibration, troubleshooting and use of critical care specific equipment including
- Advanced haemodynamic (invasive and non invasive) monitoring
- Neurological monitoring
- Dialysis machines
- Institute ventilation-weaning programmes following specific criteria
- Co-ordinate patient transfer (level 1-3 patients) both within the trust and across divisions/organisational boundaries
- Near patient testing e.g. blood and urine testing
- Carrying the paediatric cardiac arrest bleep
- Apply key aspects of critical care nursing to paediatric patients, and also be able to support colleagues caring for paediatric patients by way of recognisable expertise/experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure high standards of clinical practice in accordance with agreed policies, procedures and standards
- Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care by initiating and co-ordinating the comprehensive assessment, planning, and evaluating of individual patient needs based on evidence and use of relevant nursing models.
- Coordinate, report and document any relevant nursing/patient needs, communicating changes with other health care professionals with on going responsibility for patient care as they occur
- Possess key skills in patient management to assist medical staff in the complex assessment, resuscitation and frequent review of critically ill patients. These skills will involve;
- Education regarding the setting up, calibration, troubleshooting and use of critical care specific equipment including
- Advanced haemodynamic (invasive and non invasive) monitoring
- Neurological monitoring
- Dialysis machines
- Institute ventilation-weaning programmes following specific criteria
- Co-ordinate patient transfer (level 1-3 patients) both within the trust and across divisions/organisational boundaries
- Near patient testing e.g. blood and urine testing
- Carrying the paediatric cardiac arrest bleep
- Apply key aspects of critical care nursing to paediatric patients, and also be able to support colleagues caring for paediatric patients by way of recognisable expertise/experience.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous demonstrable experience within a similar role.
- Demonstrable experienced in caring for Neurosurgical and Trauma ICU patients.
Desirable
- Previous demonstrable experience in a leadership capacity.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current RN registration with the NMC.
- Proven evidence of continued and recent academic clinical development.
Desirable
- Proven evidence of study at degree level.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
- Effective influencing skills; in general, and with senior health care professionals.
Desirable
- Ability to facilitate change within the work area.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous demonstrable experience within a similar role.
- Demonstrable experienced in caring for Neurosurgical and Trauma ICU patients.
Desirable
- Previous demonstrable experience in a leadership capacity.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current RN registration with the NMC.
- Proven evidence of continued and recent academic clinical development.
Desirable
- Proven evidence of study at degree level.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
- Effective influencing skills; in general, and with senior health care professionals.
Desirable
- Ability to facilitate change within the work area.
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).
