Staff Nurse - ICU (York)
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Job summary
We are seeking to recruit highly motivated individuals who can maintain high standards of evidence based, holistic, patient centred care, acting as a primary or associate nurse with or without direct supervision within our ICU and HDU. You will deliver direct patient care in liaison with the senior nurse on duty and in addition (and where Critical Care skills allow) are required to be the experienced nurse within the HDU to ensure the effective running of the area.
We expect staff to assist in promoting a positive working and learning environment to aid the personal and professional development of self and other staff. You will be joining an established and dynamic multi-disciplinary team where clinical and nursing teams works well together; depending on experience you will be offered preceptorship/supernumerary time.
You must have 1st level registration (or about to qualify within 3 months), have an awareness of current issues in Critical Care.
You must have an awareness of current issues in nursing. You will have a range of skills that include effective written and verbal communication, be numerate, have the ability to organise your own work and deliver care in a timely manner. You must be willingto undertake further training and development to meet the needs of the Critical Care service.
We are willing to consider those newly qualified. We would urge candidates to seek further guidance on their eligibility to apply from the criteria contained in the person specification.
Main duties of the job
- Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment
- Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept.
- Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information.
- Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient
- Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct
- Undertake duties on different wards/departments as and when required by service demands
- Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures
- Education and Training.
Thisdescription indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. It will be amended as necessary in the event of future changes.
About us
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Details
Date posted
22 January 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year pro rata/per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
419-5955041-S-SN
Job locations
York Hospital
York
YO31 8HE
Employer details
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
York Hospital
York
YO31 8HE
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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