Lead Intensive Care Nurse

4 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom HCA Healthcare UK Full time

Position Overview

We are seeking a Lead Intensive Care Nurse to become an integral part of our newly established, cutting-edge Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at HCA Healthcare UK. This facility is designed with both patient and staff needs in mind, featuring a 50-bed, multi-specialty private hospital that merges advanced clinical infrastructure with the exceptional technology and modern amenities that HCA Healthcare UK is renowned for. Our diverse expertise enables us to provide comprehensive clinical pathways across various specialties, including Cardiology, Oncology, and Complex Surgical Procedures.

Key Responsibilities

As a Lead Intensive Care Nurse in our ICU, you will be pivotal in ensuring the efficient functioning of the department. We will rely on your expertise to mentor and support the broader team, utilizing your extensive clinical knowledge to guide them while also taking charge of the unit in the absence of the Ward Manager. Your role will be dynamic; one day you may be delivering specialized, intricate care to a patient, and the next, you could be overseeing the operations of our six-bed unit. Regardless of the challenges each day presents, as part of the HCA UK team, you can be assured that you will have the necessary resources and time to not only develop but also excel.

About HCA Healthcare UK

Why Choose HCA UK?

Founded over five decades ago, HCA has evolved into one of the world's foremost healthcare providers. In the UK, we stand as one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare, having invested significantly in the latest treatments, technologies, and facilities. Being part of a large, established healthcare group offers unparalleled opportunities for career advancement through both internal and external training programs, alongside working conditions that prioritize your mental and physical well-being.

We believe that by nurturing our employees, we empower them to deliver exceptional care to our patients. Therefore, as a Lead Intensive Care Nurse, you will be entitled to:

  • 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell leave based on your needs.
  • Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading facilities.
  • A private pension scheme that increases with your length of service.
  • Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work initiatives.
  • Group Life Assurance from your first day.
  • Critical illness coverage.
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
  • Corporate staff discounts across all facilities, including maternity packages.
  • A comprehensive range of flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits tailored to you.
  • Discounts with over 800 major retailers.

Job Duties

As a Lead Intensive Care Nurse, you will assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate high standards of specialized care to ensure that our patients receive safe, compassionate, and comfortable treatment. This will involve addressing physical, psychological, and spiritual needs through effective communication with patients, their families, and your colleagues.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care to meet the needs of patients and their families.
  • Managing the planning and delivery of care for patient admissions and discharges.
  • Performing advanced procedures such as venipuncture, cannulation, and phlebotomy.
  • Contributing to ongoing research-based care and other practice development initiatives.
  • Collaborating with junior staff, delegating tasks, and supervising care in a fair and equitable manner.
  • Recognizing signs of patient deterioration and initiating early interventions in a calm and coordinated manner.

Qualifications

Essential:

  • Registered General Nurse with a valid NMC pin.
  • Experience in Cardiac or General ICU.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Demonstrated care, compassion, and empathy.
  • Completion of a Critical Care Course (60 credits).


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