Job summary
Would you like to develop skills in critical care with the support of our friendly team?
We are looking for enthusiastic staff nurses to join our busy critical care units. You will need to be a registered nurse with six months experience and an interest in critical care nursing.
You will have an opportunity to rotate internally between HDU and ICU in order to develop a full range of skills and be supported with in house training and a mentorship programme
With excellent transport links Whipps Cross University Hospital provides a full range of modern acute medicine for various specialist services with a strong focus and a rewarding environment with excellent training, development and support enabling our staff to meet the high standards of healthcare. Our commitment and regard for our patients are reflected in our vision and WeCare values which are at the heart of everything we do.
As part of our critical care commitment to enhance the working lives of our staff, we offer flexible working arrangements, childcare vouchers, family-friendly policies and staff benefits including an excellent pension scheme. We are committed to providing a culture of continuous learning, which actively supports your professional development.
Main duties of the job
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed job description and person specification. The job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge that is required.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed job description and person specification. The job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge that is required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed job description and person specification. The job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge that is required.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse or equivalent with live NMC registration
Desirable
- Recognized teaching and assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of six months recent acute experience
Desirable
- Evidence of mentoring and development of staff
Personal and people development
Essential
- Patient focused - committed to ensuring a positive hospital experience for patients and the relatives/carers
- Awareness of current professional issues
- Understanding of critical care
- Ability to support and mentor learners
Specific requirements
Essential
- The post involves internal rotation from long days to nights.
- The role requires working within a designated area at an individual bed space which may be restricted by equipment. The post holder will need to be able to respond quickly to emergency situations in all areas of the unit.
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
Skills & Communication
Essential
- Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate interventions and/or treatments Ability to develop own skills and knowledge
Desirable
- To be able to communicate information in a timely, concise and accurate manner
- Demonstrate a positive welcoming approach
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse or equivalent with live NMC registration
Desirable
- Recognized teaching and assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of six months recent acute experience
Desirable
- Evidence of mentoring and development of staff
Personal and people development
Essential
- Patient focused - committed to ensuring a positive hospital experience for patients and the relatives/carers
- Awareness of current professional issues
- Understanding of critical care
- Ability to support and mentor learners
Specific requirements
Essential
- The post involves internal rotation from long days to nights.
- The role requires working within a designated area at an individual bed space which may be restricted by equipment. The post holder will need to be able to respond quickly to emergency situations in all areas of the unit.
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
Skills & Communication
Essential
- Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate interventions and/or treatments Ability to develop own skills and knowledge
Desirable
- To be able to communicate information in a timely, concise and accurate manner
- Demonstrate a positive welcoming approach
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).
