Job summary
THEATRES, CRITICAL CARE, ANAESTHETICS, PRE-OP & PAIN DIRECTORATE
CRITICAL CARE - BAND 5 STAFF NURSE - 12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT
We are innovative, forward thinking and provide excellent standards of care, while utilising some of the latest advances in Critical Care Medicine.
Whether a newly qualified or an experienced Band 5 nurse looking for a new challenge, our commitment to you is that we will support, nurture and develop you into a competent critical care nurse. Your personal and professional development is important to us and will be facilitated through a structured development programme, allowing you the opportunity to experience all critical care areas.
If you are a dynamic, enthusiastic nurse with the ability to work well within a highly motivated team, and can deliver high quality nursing care we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
You will provide high standards of clinical nursing to critically ill patients, to include assessment of needs, develop programmes of care, implementation and evaluation of care. When assessed as competent undertake supervision of a clinical area. The post holder must present a positive, professional image of the organisation and the nursing profession.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse with NMC
- Good standard of general education
Desirable
- Basic resuscitation/ILS/IV therapy
- Evidence of professional development
Knoiwledge & Training
Desirable
- Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
Experience
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement & evaluate care
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Proficient Interpersonal skills - to include written, verbal & IT
- Effective communication with the MDT
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide holistic care
- Ability to problem solve
Organisational skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to keep full accurate records
- Ability to prioritise workload
Physical skills
Essential
- Physically capable to perform role with minor adjustments
- Ability to work flexibly across critical care
- Ability to cope with unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse with NMC
- Good standard of general education
Desirable
- Basic resuscitation/ILS/IV therapy
- Evidence of professional development
Knoiwledge & Training
Desirable
- Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
Experience
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement & evaluate care
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Proficient Interpersonal skills - to include written, verbal & IT
- Effective communication with the MDT
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide holistic care
- Ability to problem solve
Organisational skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to keep full accurate records
- Ability to prioritise workload
Physical skills
Essential
- Physically capable to perform role with minor adjustments
- Ability to work flexibly across critical care
- Ability to cope with unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances
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).
