Job summary
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.
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.
Main duties of the job
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
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population.
We provide academically-led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.
Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital Eastman Dental Hospital
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
For more information, please access the following link: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our Band 5 Critical Care Staff Nurse pathway comprises:
- Automatic enrolment to our in-house Introduction to Critical care Course
- 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
- 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).
- Preparation for job application to Band 6
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our Band 5 Critical Care Staff Nurse pathway comprises:
- Automatic enrolment to our in-house Introduction to Critical care Course
- 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
- 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).
- Preparation for job application to Band 6
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 patientsEA
- Passed Foundation gateway Level (FO)
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writingand 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 thisclinical areas
People management
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 patientsEA
- Passed Foundation gateway Level (FO)
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writingand 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 thisclinical areas
People management
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).
