Job summary
We are a 5 bedded Critical Care Unit. We care for a variety of different specialities - reconstructive plastic surgery, reconstructive head & neck cancer surgery, maxillofacial trauma and major burn patients requiring HDU / ITU level of care.
Rotation on to night duties is a requirement of the role.
Main duties of the job
You must have at least 2 years experience in Critical Care and have completed the critical care course. In return for your intensive care expertise we will support you in learning the specialities within our unit through education and experience.
As a unit we are a well-resourced speciality and offer excellent career development opportunities to develop both professionally and personally; we encourage and support our nurses to actively contribute to our continuing development. We encourage participation in Simulation training.
About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes.
At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Senior Staff Nurse Skills (alongside usual ITU bedside care):
- Supporting junior staff
- Leading the team on a shift by shift basis
- Reviewing staffing
- Taking referrals
- Bed management within unit
- Attending hospital bed meetings
- Attending MDT meetings and meetings with family members
Job description
Job responsibilities
Senior Staff Nurse Skills (alongside usual ITU bedside care):
- Supporting junior staff
- Leading the team on a shift by shift basis
- Reviewing staffing
- Taking referrals
- Bed management within unit
- Attending hospital bed meetings
- Attending MDT meetings and meetings with family members
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- NMC registered adult nurse
- Mentorship course/ supporting learners in practice course
- Intensive care course
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Prioritising/ leadership skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- IT literate
- Able to demonstrate iniative
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years of critical care experience
- Complex wound management
Desirable
- Management & leadership training
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- NMC registered adult nurse
- Mentorship course/ supporting learners in practice course
- Intensive care course
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Prioritising/ leadership skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- IT literate
- Able to demonstrate iniative
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years of critical care experience
- Complex wound management
Desirable
- Management & leadership training
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).
