Job summary
Are you ready for a new challenge?
Exciting opportunities have arisen for Registered
Nurses to work within Critical Care at Pinderfields Hospital (Mid Yorkshire
Hospitals NHS Trust).
The Critical Care unit has twelve Level 3 ICU beds,
six Level 2 HDU beds as well as two Level 3 Intensive Care Burns beds.
We are looking for an ICU Nurse to join our team
and deliver high quality, compassionate care to all patients in our ICU
department. You must be enthusiastic, well-motivated and caring, to work within
the multidisciplinary team in providing high standards of patient care, and the
maintenance of a safe working environment.
The successful candidates will have the ability to
plan, assess, implement and evaluate patient care. Good interpersonal skills
are essential, along with a willingness to learn; the ability to work
effectively in a team; to be self-motivated and to have a positive attitude
towards change and to be able to adapt to the change quickly. Critical Care
experience is desirable but not essential. Full training and competency
assessment will be provided.
Main duties of the job
To be a safe and effective practitioner and be able
to provide high quality nursing care to patients and support to relatives.
Your responsibilities will include:
Lead on the delivery of individualise patient care
Ensure assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation is all in
line with evidence-based practice
Liaise with all patients, staff and families
Ensure NMC policies and protocols are followed
Ensure all nursing records are accurate, comprehensive and maintained
Promote a safe environment and high standards of care
Be able to correctly use equipment within the unit following training
received and departmental procedures
To work with and support within a multi-disciplinary team to provide
continuing care to a specified group of patients
To maintain own personal development with support.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care using evidence to
rationalise care for critically ill patients, under the indirect supervision of
a senior nurse
Able to make ongoing
evaluation of the effectiveness of interventions in meeting prior agreed goals
and make necessary modifications to the care plan
About us
We are a busy 20 bedded critical care unit that
also includes 2 regional burns beds.
There are lots of good reasons to choose to come
and work at Mid Yorks Teaching NHS Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and
vision. Exactly the same qualities you will see in yourself. The Trust aims to be
the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff. In
order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely
upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient
focused workforce.
We provide care and support to over half a million
people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, in community settings and
across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (in
Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the
forefront of innovation and research and we invest in teaching and the
development of our workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being
respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim
to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and the best place to receive
care.
We have a clear vision, and you could be part of
this! If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of
our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL LEADERSHIP
The Registered Nurse will maintain a nursing culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovations.
This will be achieved by:
Participating in the development and delivery of a philosophy of care which involves/respects the rights of patients carers and staff.
Ability to relate to all staff and patients in a confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and able to work effectively as part of team.
Creating, maintaining and enhancing effective working relationships.
Recognising areas of conflict and assisting in the management of this to promote a healthy working environment.
Maintaining an awareness of national and regional initiatives.
Participating in the individual performance review process.
Participating in Clinical Supervision where this is appropriate
Participating in the implementation and monitoring of the Trusts Nursing Charter standards.
Acting as a positive ambassador for the Trust.
Contributing to the Trusts Shared Leadership process.
Striving for continuous improvements in the delivery of high quality patient focused care.
Submitting new ideas/Innovations aimed at improving patient care.
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT/EVIDENCE BASED NURSING
The Registered Nurse will support and contribute to a ward culture which is conducive to learning incorporating high quality evidence based practice into patient centred care.
This will be achieved by:
Utilising and contributing to resources within the ward environment which encourage evidence based nursing.
Supporting and enabling professional development of team members.
Undertaking own personal development to meet identified needs.
Contributing to the mentorship of students and Allied Health Professionals as directed by senior management team
Ensuring statutory training is undertaken.
COMPETENT PRACTICE
The Registered Nurse will combine theory and experience to demonstrate clinical competence in practice.
This will be achieved by:
- Receiving initial appropriate training/supernumerary period to be assessed as clinically competent in achieving core critical care step competencies and using all equipment available
- Developing further skills to allow the nurse to provide all care for any general intensive/high dependency patients admitted to the individuals area of work. As experience progresses demonstrate ability to competently provide care for critically ill patients presenting with a wide range of conditions and treatment requirements, initiating and promoting excellence in clinical practice.
- Evidence provided by completion of step 1, 2 and 3 critical care competencies and relevant critical care post registration courses.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care using evidence to rationalise care for both conscious and unconscious patients, under the indirect supervision of a senior nurse. As the nurse becomes more experience demonstrates specialist knowledge and skills in this process. Able to make ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of interventions in meeting prior agreed goals and make necessary modifications to the care plan.
- Direct care to patients will be delivered in accordance with the Trusts policies and NMC Guidelines
Contributing towards the formulation of a plan of care with the patient and their family/carers.
Participating in the assessment of health related needs of patients and their families/careers
Promoting a multi professional approach to maximise the patients health and independence utilising resources appropriately.
Maintaining up to date knowledge of current nursing issues/practices.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL LEADERSHIP
The Registered Nurse will maintain a nursing culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovations.
This will be achieved by:
Participating in the development and delivery of a philosophy of care which involves/respects the rights of patients carers and staff.
Ability to relate to all staff and patients in a confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and able to work effectively as part of team.
Creating, maintaining and enhancing effective working relationships.
Recognising areas of conflict and assisting in the management of this to promote a healthy working environment.
Maintaining an awareness of national and regional initiatives.
Participating in the individual performance review process.
Participating in Clinical Supervision where this is appropriate
Participating in the implementation and monitoring of the Trusts Nursing Charter standards.
Acting as a positive ambassador for the Trust.
Contributing to the Trusts Shared Leadership process.
Striving for continuous improvements in the delivery of high quality patient focused care.
Submitting new ideas/Innovations aimed at improving patient care.
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT/EVIDENCE BASED NURSING
The Registered Nurse will support and contribute to a ward culture which is conducive to learning incorporating high quality evidence based practice into patient centred care.
This will be achieved by:
Utilising and contributing to resources within the ward environment which encourage evidence based nursing.
Supporting and enabling professional development of team members.
Undertaking own personal development to meet identified needs.
Contributing to the mentorship of students and Allied Health Professionals as directed by senior management team
Ensuring statutory training is undertaken.
COMPETENT PRACTICE
The Registered Nurse will combine theory and experience to demonstrate clinical competence in practice.
This will be achieved by:
- Receiving initial appropriate training/supernumerary period to be assessed as clinically competent in achieving core critical care step competencies and using all equipment available
- Developing further skills to allow the nurse to provide all care for any general intensive/high dependency patients admitted to the individuals area of work. As experience progresses demonstrate ability to competently provide care for critically ill patients presenting with a wide range of conditions and treatment requirements, initiating and promoting excellence in clinical practice.
- Evidence provided by completion of step 1, 2 and 3 critical care competencies and relevant critical care post registration courses.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care using evidence to rationalise care for both conscious and unconscious patients, under the indirect supervision of a senior nurse. As the nurse becomes more experience demonstrates specialist knowledge and skills in this process. Able to make ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of interventions in meeting prior agreed goals and make necessary modifications to the care plan.
- Direct care to patients will be delivered in accordance with the Trusts policies and NMC Guidelines
Contributing towards the formulation of a plan of care with the patient and their family/carers.
Participating in the assessment of health related needs of patients and their families/careers
Promoting a multi professional approach to maximise the patients health and independence utilising resources appropriately.
Maintaining up to date knowledge of current nursing issues/practices.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (RGN)
- Current NMC registration
Desirable
- BSc/BA (Hons) Nursing
- Diploma HE Nursing
- Teaching & Assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Acute/critical care experience as a registered nurse
- Critical Care placement as a student
- Ability to plan, assess, implement and evaluate patient care
Knowledge & Awareness
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and practice
Desirable
- Current issues in Critical Care nursing.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly (verbally and written)
- Enthusiastic
- Adaptable and flexible
- Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally
- Reliable and self motivated
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with the multi disciplinary team
Desirable
- Good motivator of staff.
- Exhibits a positive role model.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
- Able to prioritise tasks, and manage time effectively.
- Computer literacy and IT skills.
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Participates in teaching and demonstrates leadership skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (RGN)
- Current NMC registration
Desirable
- BSc/BA (Hons) Nursing
- Diploma HE Nursing
- Teaching & Assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Acute/critical care experience as a registered nurse
- Critical Care placement as a student
- Ability to plan, assess, implement and evaluate patient care
Knowledge & Awareness
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and practice
Desirable
- Current issues in Critical Care nursing.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly (verbally and written)
- Enthusiastic
- Adaptable and flexible
- Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally
- Reliable and self motivated
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with the multi disciplinary team
Desirable
- Good motivator of staff.
- Exhibits a positive role model.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
- Able to prioritise tasks, and manage time effectively.
- Computer literacy and IT skills.
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Participates in teaching and demonstrates leadership skills
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).
