Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the friendly Critical Care team at Whipps Cross Hospital. You will be responsible for providing the highest standard of care for acutely ill and deteriorating patients.
The post holder must be a registered general nurse with a degree in nursing and a post registration qualification in critical care and the ability to communicate in complex situations are essential.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a desire to support the development of skills within critical care through informal and formal teaching to ensure high standards and safe care.
The role will provide diverse opportunities to work closely with a large multi-disciplinary team in Critical Care Services at Whipps Cross Hospital .
Main duties of the job
The post holder will use specialist knowledge and competence to provide expert clinical care for critically ill patients. The post holder will offer support; guidance and teaching to junior staff members and take charge of the shift in the absence of senior staff. To act as a positive role model recognizing their responsibility to deliver high quality service in a courteous, patient focused manner
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full 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 required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full 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 required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse or equivalent with live NMC registration
- ENB 100 or equivalent critical care course at academic level 6/7
Desirable
- Recognized teaching and assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Must have worked in the critical care setting for at least six months within the last year and six months post critical care course
- Able to demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge
- Evidence of mentoring and development of staff
- Relevant experience in critical care nursing experience.
Desirable
- Relevant experience post adult critical care course
Skills
Essential
- Be able to interpret clinical data and initiate action as required
- To appraise the service and make suggestions for improvement
- Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills
- Able to provide effective feedback
- Able to collate information and actively participate in discussions
Desirable
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
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrate a positive welcoming approach
- Ability to be supportive and empathetic
- To be able to communicate information in a timely, concise and accurate manner
- To be able to develop and maintain communication with people relating to difficult topics and situations
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse or equivalent with live NMC registration
- ENB 100 or equivalent critical care course at academic level 6/7
Desirable
- Recognized teaching and assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Must have worked in the critical care setting for at least six months within the last year and six months post critical care course
- Able to demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge
- Evidence of mentoring and development of staff
- Relevant experience in critical care nursing experience.
Desirable
- Relevant experience post adult critical care course
Skills
Essential
- Be able to interpret clinical data and initiate action as required
- To appraise the service and make suggestions for improvement
- Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills
- Able to provide effective feedback
- Able to collate information and actively participate in discussions
Desirable
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
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrate a positive welcoming approach
- Ability to be supportive and empathetic
- To be able to communicate information in a timely, concise and accurate manner
- To be able to develop and maintain communication with people relating to difficult topics and situations
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.
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).
