Job summary
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals are looking for highly motivated, committed, enthusiastic and reliable Band 5 Staff Nurses, or ODP's to join our friendly Critical Care team within the Division of Surgery, Anaesthetics, Critical Care and Theatres (SACCT).
This job role is to cover maternity leave and is a 12 month contract, we would consider secondments from other areas also. This is an exciting opportunity to get experience of working in a brand new Critical Care unit, this will offer the successful candidates a significant specialist training package and an opportunity to see if Critical Care is a place for you to progress within your career. There will be an opportunity to also complete your national step 1 competencies for critical care.
We moved in to our purpose built 16 bedded unit which has 16 side rooms, this unit has all the modern features and is a light and spacious area to work within. We have a large friendly Multidisciplinary team, who work closely together and very supportive to each other.
Main duties of the job
One year's post registration experience is desirable. However, if you have just qualified and have had a significant placement in the Intensive Care or Cardiac Intensive Care then we want to hear from you.
We require enthusiastic individuals with a can do attitude. You must be passionate about delivering the highest quality of individualised care for our patients, with a commitment and drive to get things right first time every time.
If you are motivated to deliver high standards of care, and you have the personal qualities and characteristics which match our Trust values, then this could be the post for you.
THIS POST WILL COMMENCE January 2024
About us
We are committed to providing a supportive working environment were staff wellbeing is a priority. Critical Care can be a stressful environment to work in, and you can be presented with emotionally charged situations. We are fortunate to have the support from a team of psychologists - who provide support for patients at follow up clinic as well as for staff.
Commitment to undertake ongoing in-service training and development is essential. You should be motivated, keen to learn and ready to embrace change. A dedicated PD team deliver training during a 6-9 week supernumerary period this ensures newly appointed staff are trained in all aspects of Critical Care from fluid management, Respiratory and Cardiovascular support, to Renal Management including the use of Hemofiltration.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We expect and encourage all staff to complete their National Competency Framework Critical Care Competencies, and the PD team will help you with step 1 during your supernumerary period.
We treat a wide variety of patients from many different specialities including complex post-operative surgical patients, out of hospital cardiac arrests, patients with medical conditions and patients from the haematology unit with neutropenic sepsis.
The Critical Care team is a cohesive MDT including the Medical team, Advanced Critical Care Practitioners (ACCP's), Nursing staff, Dedicated Physiotherapists who are renowned for their work in ICU rehab, and in adopting Ultrasound Lung Imaging. There is also a dedicated Dietician, Pharmacist, Occupational therapist and a newly developed post of AHP support worker who will support the staff with early rehabilitation. A team of Psychologists helps provide support to both patients and staff alike.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We expect and encourage all staff to complete their National Competency Framework Critical Care Competencies, and the PD team will help you with step 1 during your supernumerary period.
We treat a wide variety of patients from many different specialities including complex post-operative surgical patients, out of hospital cardiac arrests, patients with medical conditions and patients from the haematology unit with neutropenic sepsis.
The Critical Care team is a cohesive MDT including the Medical team, Advanced Critical Care Practitioners (ACCP's), Nursing staff, Dedicated Physiotherapists who are renowned for their work in ICU rehab, and in adopting Ultrasound Lung Imaging. There is also a dedicated Dietician, Pharmacist, Occupational therapist and a newly developed post of AHP support worker who will support the staff with early rehabilitation. A team of Psychologists helps provide support to both patients and staff alike.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Willingness to undertake teaching and assessing qualification
- Willingness to undertake study in relevant speciality subject
Desirable
- Post Registration qualification
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Ability to teach peers within clinical area
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Ability to establish priorities
- Assertiveness
- Basic I.T. skills
- Decision maker
- Communicate at all levels
- Problem solver
- Lateral thinker
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- Critical care experience
- Venepuncture & Cannulation skills
- ILS or ALS
- Mentorship course
- 12 Months post registration experience
Management
Essential
- Team Player & Team Leadership qualities
- Good time management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Willingness to undertake teaching and assessing qualification
- Willingness to undertake study in relevant speciality subject
Desirable
- Post Registration qualification
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Ability to teach peers within clinical area
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Ability to establish priorities
- Assertiveness
- Basic I.T. skills
- Decision maker
- Communicate at all levels
- Problem solver
- Lateral thinker
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- Critical care experience
- Venepuncture & Cannulation skills
- ILS or ALS
- Mentorship course
- 12 Months post registration experience
Management
Essential
- Team Player & Team Leadership qualities
- Good time management
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).
