Job summary
Candidates must already hold the Step1 National Competency Framework for Registered Nurses in Adult Critical Care) and are ready to enrol into the North Central London Qualification in Specialty (MSc credits if already holding BSc) for May 2023
University College London Hospitals (UCLH) is one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation situated in Central London close to Leicester Square, Oxford Street and Camden.
Our size and resources enable us to offer a range of attractive benefits as well as unparalleled education and development opportunities for staff at all levels.
Main duties of the job
We have 52 adult critical care beds in four critical care units on three sites.
University College Hospital (UCH) has a large general adult ICU mostly taking emergency patients from the ED and general wards (working closely with our 24/7 outreach team), as well as tertiary referrals from across Britain and abroad. Two other highly specialised critical care units take patients undergoing complex thoracic, head & neck, urological and gastro-intestinal surgery, while the Grafton Way ICU primarily takes haematology patients.
The UCLH Critical Care Team is committed to research, development and innovation and quality improvement to improve health outcomes and to enhance patient and staff experience.
Development pathways for Band 6, Band 7 and Band 8 roles are clearly laid out and supported.
See the video link to find out what it is like to work with our team - https://youtu.be/c_8hzdo_kRc
About us
Our Band 5 Critical Care Staff Nurse pathway comprises:
- Access to North Central London Qualification in Specialties (NCL QIS) Adult Critical Care Course (60 MSc or BSc credits). Course fees will be fully funded with 50% study leave granted (subject to a 9-months contractual tie-in post completion).
- Support from the in-house Education Team to complete the nationally recognised 'Critical Care Steps' Competency Framework
- Rotations across General Adult, Post-surgical and Haematology CCUs
- Preparation for job application to Band 6
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
Desirable
- Relevant Teaching course (FO)**
- NVQ assessor (FO)**
Experience
Essential
- Proven 12 months post-registration working (within the last year) in an adult Acute Care setting caring for (the minimum) level 1 patients
- Passed Foundation gateway Level (FO)
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal And People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
- Demonstrates an awareness of the role of facilitator
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- Reflective in Practice
Quality
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. Risk Management, audit & quality
Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs
Essential
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical areas
People management (FO)**
Essential
- Experience in mentoring junior staff/students
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
Desirable
- Relevant Teaching course (FO)**
- NVQ assessor (FO)**
Experience
Essential
- Proven 12 months post-registration working (within the last year) in an adult Acute Care setting caring for (the minimum) level 1 patients
- Passed Foundation gateway Level (FO)
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal And People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
- Demonstrates an awareness of the role of facilitator
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- Reflective in Practice
Quality
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. Risk Management, audit & quality
Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs
Essential
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical areas
People management (FO)**
Essential
- Experience in mentoring junior staff/students
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).
