Job summary
North Middlesex Critical Care has recently increased its bed capacity to 23 its bed capacity. This an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and successful critical care complexes in the. North Middlesex critical care is based in the busy north central part of London. We have a lively and vibrant working atmosphere, with quick and easy transport links to hospital. Our size and resources enable us to offer a range of attractive benefits as well as unparalleled education and development opportunities for staff at all levels. This includes an extensive portfolio of academic and clinical courses and program ranging from ongoing personal development through to clinical excellence and leadership training skills. North Middlesex prides itself on its investment in staff both in terms of developing career but also its commitment to staff health and wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
To carry out planned care for a group of patients without direct supervision.
The post holder will work with senior nurses, matron, consultants and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of nursing care and staff development, as part of the unit team.
Responsibility for the assessment of critically ill patients care needs developments, implementation and evaluation of programs of care.
To work within both the nursing and multi-disciplinary team in the unit to provide evidence based clinical / nursing care to critically ill patients from admission to discharge from the unit.
Monitor patient progress, work towards safe and timely discharge plans to ensure barrier to discharge ae identified and acted on accordingly
To participate in the teaching and supervision of junior staff and student nurses as required.
As part of the managerial and clinical responsibility, take charge of the unit and ensure appropriate treatment and care is delivered to the patients at all times.
About us
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond.
Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, hematology and other blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing.
We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families.
For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as a mentor to Band 5's and junior staff below in order to develop their roles both practically and managerially.
To assess the needs of patients and their cares promptly, ensuring that they receive the highest quality of care and work collaboratively with other disciplines to facilitate best practice.
To participate in clinical research and Audits, promote nursing research and recognize how this informs clinical practice.
Ensure units bed state is regularly updated on the hospital Care flow/Acubase and discharge summaries are fully completed before patients are discharged to the ward
Ensure ICNARC and units data collections are promptly entered and completed.
Work collaboratively with nursing senior nurses, colleagues in order to share good practice and provide equity of patient care.
The maintenance of an acceptable environment for patients, reporting and taking appropriate action on hazards and faulty equipment.
Working with the infection control team and facilitate the good hand hygiene, environmental cleaning and participate in all their audit program
Implement the principles of infection control and the prevention of cross infection in relation to patients invasive lines.
Communicate effectively and answer queries to patients, their relatives/carers and the multidisciplinary team members and role model to others this skill.
Care and control of medication & controlled drugs used for patient care, ensuring and monitoring systems used for safe administration, the ordering and maintenance of stock.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as a mentor to Band 5's and junior staff below in order to develop their roles both practically and managerially.
To assess the needs of patients and their cares promptly, ensuring that they receive the highest quality of care and work collaboratively with other disciplines to facilitate best practice.
To participate in clinical research and Audits, promote nursing research and recognize how this informs clinical practice.
Ensure units bed state is regularly updated on the hospital Care flow/Acubase and discharge summaries are fully completed before patients are discharged to the ward
Ensure ICNARC and units data collections are promptly entered and completed.
Work collaboratively with nursing senior nurses, colleagues in order to share good practice and provide equity of patient care.
The maintenance of an acceptable environment for patients, reporting and taking appropriate action on hazards and faulty equipment.
Working with the infection control team and facilitate the good hand hygiene, environmental cleaning and participate in all their audit program
Implement the principles of infection control and the prevention of cross infection in relation to patients invasive lines.
Communicate effectively and answer queries to patients, their relatives/carers and the multidisciplinary team members and role model to others this skill.
Care and control of medication & controlled drugs used for patient care, ensuring and monitoring systems used for safe administration, the ordering and maintenance of stock.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of current clinical developments nursing issues professional issues affecting nursing
- Able to provide high standard of care for critically ill patients
- Understanding of the processes involved in putting research into practice or implementing change in an area of practice
- Administration of iv drugs ECG analysis and ALS Experience of utilizing a model of nursing care developed for ITU
Experience
Essential
- Experience of bed management including length of stay
- Experience of working within a team
- Significant experience in critical care
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Critical Care Course or Advanced Diploma in Intensive Care/High Dependency Care
- Registered General Nurse with a experience in critical care
- Mentorship Course
- Critically ill transfer Course
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of current clinical developments nursing issues professional issues affecting nursing
- Able to provide high standard of care for critically ill patients
- Understanding of the processes involved in putting research into practice or implementing change in an area of practice
- Administration of iv drugs ECG analysis and ALS Experience of utilizing a model of nursing care developed for ITU
Experience
Essential
- Experience of bed management including length of stay
- Experience of working within a team
- Significant experience in critical care
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Critical Care Course or Advanced Diploma in Intensive Care/High Dependency Care
- Registered General Nurse with a experience in critical care
- Mentorship Course
- Critically ill transfer Course
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).
