South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse (Critical Care)

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Job summary

Various hours

Critical Care have full and part-time opportunities for registered nurses interested in a career in caring for the critically ill patient.

The successful candidates will work in the Critical Care Directorate which encompasses 33 critical care beds for level 2 and 3 patients.

The James Cook University Hospital is a tertiary centre and the critical care units admit patients from many areas requiring input from multiple specialist teams.

Main duties of the job

We welcome applicants with post registration experience. Critical care experience is not essential as full training is provided. You will be supported by a well-developed preceptorship package with a structured induction to the Directorate.

Personal and professional development is encouraged and the environment is conducive to learning, with an established Clinical Education team based on the units. Staff nurses are expected to undertake a national Critical Care Competency package to support individual and team development.

There are many nurse led and team initiatives all sharing a common goal of commitment to improving patient care delivery for the critically ill patient.

If you are interested and would like further information or a visit to the department please contact:

Elaine Cater, Ward Manager GHDU on (01642) 850850 Ext. 55962.

Sue Mortimer, Ward Manager ICU2 on Ext 52680

Vicky Cross, Ward Manager ICU3 on Ext 54539

Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to

Explore leadership within the NHS

Promote Trust Values and Behaviours

Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills

Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role

After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.

Date posted

13 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

328-PCC-6917278

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC registration.
Diploma or Degree in Adult Nursing.

Desirable

Teaching & mentoring qualification.

Experience

Essential

Experience working within an acute or Community setting.
Experience of Multi-disciplinary working
Commitment to evidence based practice

Knowledge

Essential

A team player able to work well with others & demonstrates commitment to team objectives.
Effective communication skills, both written & verbal.
Ability to work within the boundaries of the NMC Code of Professional conduct.
Commitment to the needs of the service including a flexible and adaptable approach in the work environment/work practices
Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work
Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required
Commitment to adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures and to contribute to an implement policies in own area and propose changes

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC registration.
Diploma or Degree in Adult Nursing.

Desirable

Teaching & mentoring qualification.

Experience

Essential

Experience working within an acute or Community setting.
Experience of Multi-disciplinary working
Commitment to evidence based practice

Knowledge

Essential

A team player able to work well with others & demonstrates commitment to team objectives.
Effective communication skills, both written & verbal.
Ability to work within the boundaries of the NMC Code of Professional conduct.
Commitment to the needs of the service including a flexible and adaptable approach in the work environment/work practices
Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work
Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required
Commitment to adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures and to contribute to an implement policies in own area and propose changes

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.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)