Job summary
Barnet Hospital Intensive Care Unit comprises of 18 beds which includes level 2 and level 3 patients. Specialities include general medical and surgical patients as well as respiratory, cardiac, renal and obstetrics.
The ICU team are passionate about getting it right for patients and their families. We believe that by investing in our staff that they will deliver better care to our patients and help create and contribute to a work environment that makes it fun to come to work.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate, highly motivated, and proactive individual who espouses the vision of our Trust to deliver safe care compassionately to become part of the senior ICU team.
We are looking for a Senior Sister /Charge Nurse to support our Critical Care Unit. The successful candidate will be expected to manage the day to day running of the intensive care unit, supporting their teams by utilizing excellent communication and clinical skills. You will be expected to work a mixture of days, nights and weekends.
The successful candidate is required to be able demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. Applicants must have evidence of the development of advanced intensive care skills and leadership skills in line with the Band 7 role.
You should have extensive experience in Critical Care at Band 6, will have regularly acted as a shift leader in critical care, and have been involved in the performance review of junior colleagues. You will have also successful completed a recognised Critical Care Course and be a qualified mentor. You will also have completed a nursing degree.
In return for your commitment and drive you will benefit from excellent training and development opportunities and superb support from within our friendly, supportive environment
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Computer skills - competent in outlook, word and excel
- Ability to communicate concisely and effectively both in writing and verbally
- Ability to prioritize workload
Education and professional qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- ENB Nursing Course relevant to specialty
- Mentorship Preparation (previously ENB 998) course
- Relevant degree
Desirable
- Masters degree or willingness to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience to a high level of competence in critical care
- 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 critical care
- Staff appraisal and performance management
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management
- Knowledge of budget, financial and resource management
Desirable
- Understanding of change management
Person Specification
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Computer skills - competent in outlook, word and excel
- Ability to communicate concisely and effectively both in writing and verbally
- Ability to prioritize workload
Education and professional qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- ENB Nursing Course relevant to specialty
- Mentorship Preparation (previously ENB 998) course
- Relevant degree
Desirable
- Masters degree or willingness to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience to a high level of competence in critical care
- 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 critical care
- Staff appraisal and performance management
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management
- Knowledge of budget, financial and resource management
Desirable
- Understanding of change 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).
