Job summary
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is a tertiary referral centre for liver failure, liver transplantation, hepatobiliary surgery, vascular surgery, nephrology, renal transplantation, infectious diseases, and complex abdominal surgery.
We are looking for a motivated enthusiastic experienced Intensive Care nurse to join our team in a senior Band 7 position. Applicants will need a minimum of two years experience post-ICU course as a Band 6.
We admit approximately 2,000 patients each year and senior medical cover is provided by 26 Consultants, who provide a 24-hour cover worked in blocks to provide continuity of care.
Main duties of the job
- To be a clinical expert and have overall continuing responsibility for the delivery of high quality patient care and patient flow in our critical care units (ICU, HDU and PACU)
- Carries out specialist nursing procedures in caring for critically ill adults
- To be responsible for the supervision and development of all nurses, students (including medical students on placement) and support workers.
- To contribute to the effective management of the department resources including, pay and non-pay budgets, human resources and the clinical environment.
- To contribute to the development of polices and evidence-based practice as appropriate.
- To maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care.
About us
We are an inclusive, Diverse, and friendly team with a strong patient-facing work ethic. Our goal is world class patient care and service user experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be a clinical expert and have overall continuing responsibility for the delivery of high quality patient care and patient flow in our critical care units (ICU, HDU and PACU)
- Carries out specialist nursing procedures in caring for critically ill adults
- To be responsible for the supervision and development of all nurses, students (including medical students on placement) and support workers.
- To contribute to the effective management of the department resources including, pay and non-pay budgets, human resources and the clinical environment.
- To contribute to the development of polices and evidence-based practice as appropriate.
- To maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be a clinical expert and have overall continuing responsibility for the delivery of high quality patient care and patient flow in our critical care units (ICU, HDU and PACU)
- Carries out specialist nursing procedures in caring for critically ill adults
- To be responsible for the supervision and development of all nurses, students (including medical students on placement) and support workers.
- To contribute to the effective management of the department resources including, pay and non-pay budgets, human resources and the clinical environment.
- To contribute to the development of polices and evidence-based practice as appropriate.
- To maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care.
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- ENB Nursing Course relevant to specialty or a willingness to undertake
- Relevant degree or willingness to work towards degree level study
Desirable
- Nurse prescribing course or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Demonstratable experience to a high level of competence in a relevant specialty
- Experience of managing, supervising and appraising staff
- Experience of managing a budget and other resources
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth, expert knowledge of nursing and conditions relevant to the specialty.
- Knowledge of Integrated Care Pathways/Policy/Protocol development
- Knowledge of being an accountable practitioner
- Staff appraisal and performance management
- Trust policies and protocols
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management Knowledge of budget, financial and resource management
Desirable
- Understanding of change management
- Patient information leaflets specific to procedures
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Leadership and teambuilding skills
- Computer skills - competent in outlook, word and excel
- Presentation skills:
- Ability to communicate concisely and effectively both in writing and verbally e.g. to overcome language barriers, when teaching patients and staff, to elicit information from patients regarding private matters, health problems and health status
- Ability to prioritize workload
- Good interpersonal skills
- Negotiation skills.
- Competent to administer intravenous medication
Desirable
- Able to transcend professional boundaries
- Competent in intravenous cannulation / phlebotomy
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- ENB Nursing Course relevant to specialty or a willingness to undertake
- Relevant degree or willingness to work towards degree level study
Desirable
- Nurse prescribing course or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Demonstratable experience to a high level of competence in a relevant specialty
- Experience of managing, supervising and appraising staff
- Experience of managing a budget and other resources
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth, expert knowledge of nursing and conditions relevant to the specialty.
- Knowledge of Integrated Care Pathways/Policy/Protocol development
- Knowledge of being an accountable practitioner
- Staff appraisal and performance management
- Trust policies and protocols
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management Knowledge of budget, financial and resource management
Desirable
- Understanding of change management
- Patient information leaflets specific to procedures
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Leadership and teambuilding skills
- Computer skills - competent in outlook, word and excel
- Presentation skills:
- Ability to communicate concisely and effectively both in writing and verbally e.g. to overcome language barriers, when teaching patients and staff, to elicit information from patients regarding private matters, health problems and health status
- Ability to prioritize workload
- Good interpersonal skills
- Negotiation skills.
- Competent to administer intravenous medication
Desirable
- Able to transcend professional boundaries
- Competent in intravenous cannulation / phlebotomy
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).
