Job summary
We are looking for experienced and aspiring Critical Care Nurses, ideally with Band 6 experience
Penrose Ward is an 18 bedded Critical care unit supporting a variety of specialties for both elective and emergency admissions, including Major Trauma
You are primarily responsible for leading teams of nursing staff and co-ordinating care within the critical care setting
You will have a professional and positive attitude and will be an exemplar role model whilst setting and maintaining high standards, and supporting continuing education for staff
Act within the NMC code of conduct, scope of professional practice, and meeting revalidation criteria
B6 Advanced RN post - for staff who have recently completed the Critical care course:
As a Senior Staff nurse you will be encouraged and supported to: Consolidate the Critical care course Attend manager/leaders passport SD's Complete a QI project Complete the Step 4 leadership competency book.
Following completion of the above, you will follow a pay progression pathway to Junior Sister/Charge Nurse and Team Leader. Candidates will be placed on the appropriate stage of the pathway
***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 take charge of Critical care area and leading team on a day to day basis.
Ensure effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team.
Provide clinical expertise and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ensure judicious use of resources and bed allocation to make sure that a high standard of care within critical care is provided in the most cost effective way
To be professionally accountable and responsible for the nursing care of a group of patients or patient, requiring critical care nursing, Including those who are paediatrics.
To be aware of the potential misuse of critical care specific equipment can cause harm up-to and including death of a patient.
To provide support, evidence based clinical advice and expertise to junior colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team on an ongoing basis. Supervise and direct junior staff, healthcare assistants and learners.
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.
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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 ongoing 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
Intra-Aortic Balloon pumps
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.
For further details please see the attached JD & PS
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 ongoing 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
Intra-Aortic Balloon pumps
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.
For further details please see the attached JD & PS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current RN registration with the NMC
- Post basic critical care course (60 credits or equivalent)
- Completed Step 3 Competencies
- Proven evidence of continued academic and clinical development.
- Assessing and supervision course or equivalent
Desirable
- Leadership course/module
- Completed step 4 competencies (National Framework for RN in Critical Care)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable experience within a similar role
- Recognised as advanced in terms of nursing practice, in aspects of care such as haemodynamic monitoring, ventilation, CVVH
Desirable
- Previous demonstrable experience in a leadership capacity
- Demonstrable Paediatric ICU experience
Aptitude and 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
- Teaching and mentoring skills
- Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current RN registration with the NMC
- Post basic critical care course (60 credits or equivalent)
- Completed Step 3 Competencies
- Proven evidence of continued academic and clinical development.
- Assessing and supervision course or equivalent
Desirable
- Leadership course/module
- Completed step 4 competencies (National Framework for RN in Critical Care)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable experience within a similar role
- Recognised as advanced in terms of nursing practice, in aspects of care such as haemodynamic monitoring, ventilation, CVVH
Desirable
- Previous demonstrable experience in a leadership capacity
- Demonstrable Paediatric ICU experience
Aptitude and 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
- Teaching and mentoring skills
- Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others
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).
