Job summary
We are seeking a capable Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join our Critical Care team at West Herts NHS Trust.
Our ICU is a 19 bedded unit based at Watford General Hospital.
This role includes shift leadership of the Intensive Care.
Main duties of the job
This post holder will have completed a nationally accredited, 60 credit post graduate award in Critical Care Nursing.
They will possess extensive critical care experience and be competent in providing organ support and other common ICU interventions.
Experience of supervising junior colleagues is essential and a strong desire to promote staff development and quality care will be required.
They will be required to demonstrate a willingness to develop leadership skills as the post will include shift leadership responsibilities.
Successful candidates will also assist the Band 7's with management of their teams.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide high quality safe care to critically ill patients and their families and loved ones.
Undertake shift coordination of the Intensive Care Unit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide high quality safe care to critically ill patients and their families and loved ones.
Undertake shift coordination of the Intensive Care Unit.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- NMC Registration
- Diploma in Nursing. Mentorship
- Completion of an accredited post graduate Critical Care Course (minimum60 credits) as defined in National Standards for Adult Critical Care Nurse Education (CC3N, 2016).
- Evidence of ongoing development & education related to Critical Care.
- Completion of National Competency Framework for Registered Nurses in Adult Critical Care Step one, two and three competencies (CC3N, 2015).
Desirable
- Degree level academic.
- Sign off Mentor or willing to undertake the course.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of active involvement in developing new ways of working.
- High level clinical skills and knowledge relating to critical care nursing, including organ support.
- Up to date knowledge of relevant political and professional issues in healthcare.
- Evidence of excellent communication skills including verbal, non-verbal and written.
Desirable
- Knowledge of change management
- Demonstrate knowledge of complex operational issues such as patient flow, capacity and staffing requirements
Experience
Essential
- Experience in mentoring, assessing and supervising junior colleagues
- Substantial experience within the critical care environment.
- Ability to manage critically ill patients with highly complex therapies with minimal support.
- Demonstrate ability to support other members of staff whilst providing direct care to their allocated patients
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to department quality improvement projects
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- NMC Registration
- Diploma in Nursing. Mentorship
- Completion of an accredited post graduate Critical Care Course (minimum60 credits) as defined in National Standards for Adult Critical Care Nurse Education (CC3N, 2016).
- Evidence of ongoing development & education related to Critical Care.
- Completion of National Competency Framework for Registered Nurses in Adult Critical Care Step one, two and three competencies (CC3N, 2015).
Desirable
- Degree level academic.
- Sign off Mentor or willing to undertake the course.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of active involvement in developing new ways of working.
- High level clinical skills and knowledge relating to critical care nursing, including organ support.
- Up to date knowledge of relevant political and professional issues in healthcare.
- Evidence of excellent communication skills including verbal, non-verbal and written.
Desirable
- Knowledge of change management
- Demonstrate knowledge of complex operational issues such as patient flow, capacity and staffing requirements
Experience
Essential
- Experience in mentoring, assessing and supervising junior colleagues
- Substantial experience within the critical care environment.
- Ability to manage critically ill patients with highly complex therapies with minimal support.
- Demonstrate ability to support other members of staff whilst providing direct care to their allocated patients
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to department quality improvement projects
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).
