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Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Bank ITU Nurse

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Job summary

Whittington NHS Trust, with their outstanding reputation in safe, personal, coordinated care for their local community, is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced critical care nurse to join their committed team in a flexible and rewarding role.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced ITU nurse to join a committed clinical team and fast-track their knowledge and experience within this highly regarded educational hospital. This role is ideal for a nurse practitioner who values delivering the highest standard of patient care and who is seeking the opportunity to learn and progress in their career.

Main duties of the job

  • The primary responsibility is to maintain the safety of patients and others by promptly reporting all accidents, incidents, or potential risks that could lead to harm to senior staff.
  • Monitor patient for any subtle or sudden changes in their condition or any changes in their vital signs.
  • To be responsible for the care, control and administration of drugs and medicine.
  • To ensure standards of documentation are maintained in accordance with NMC Guidelines for records.
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills systems with patients, their relatives and friends and other visitors.

About us

Whittington Health is known for being one of the safest hospitals in England, andprovides expert care for more than 500,000 local people and is valued by its local community. Alongside the main Whittington Hospital, they have 30 community locations in the north London boroughs of Islington and Haringey. A fantastic team of more than 4,400 specialist staff also support the boroughs of Barnet, Enfield and Camden, maintaining a professional and highly personable approach to all their patients.

Our Bank ITU Nurses are invaluable to us and in return for their dedication and commitment, we offer the following benefits:

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Priority of shifts over agency workers
  • Ability to self-book shifts with a weekly paying system
  • Access to free Bank Partners Core Skills Training

Details

Date posted

06 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.29 to £22.94 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

C9220-23-0730

Job locations

Magdala Avenue

London

N19 5NF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will actively engage in enhancing their clinical skills, knowledge, and comprehension to the fullest extent possible, when providing care for critically ill adult patients. They will also be expected to showcase exceptional standards of patient-centered care based on evidence.

The post holder will promote a good working relationship with all the members of staff and display enthusiasm, interest and the willingness to learn. They will be expected to participate and attend ward meetings and maintain and personal and processional status by ensuring that the requirements laid down by the NMC are complied with.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will actively engage in enhancing their clinical skills, knowledge, and comprehension to the fullest extent possible, when providing care for critically ill adult patients. They will also be expected to showcase exceptional standards of patient-centered care based on evidence.

The post holder will promote a good working relationship with all the members of staff and display enthusiasm, interest and the willingness to learn. They will be expected to participate and attend ward meetings and maintain and personal and processional status by ensuring that the requirements laid down by the NMC are complied with.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Nursing or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • At least 6 months, post preceptorship, NHS ward based experience within the last 3 years

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Relevant experience in Critical Care
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong initiative and devotion to work, as well as a 'can do' mentality
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Nursing or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • At least 6 months, post preceptorship, NHS ward based experience within the last 3 years

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Relevant experience in Critical Care
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong initiative and devotion to work, as well as a 'can do' mentality

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Magdala Avenue

London

N19 5NF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Magdala Avenue

London

N19 5NF


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

06 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.29 to £22.94 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

C9220-23-0730

Job locations

Magdala Avenue

London

N19 5NF


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