Staff Nurse

4 weeks ago

Carshalton, Greater London, United Kingdom Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

Job Overview

Join our dedicated team as a Band 5 Nurse specializing in Critical Care (ICU/HDU). We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to enhance our Critical Care Team.

We have opportunities available across our facilities for nurses eager to develop their critical care expertise. Our service encompasses 21 beds across two sites.

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) accommodates 13 beds, catering to a variety of medical, surgical, renal, and obstetric emergencies requiring both level 2 and level 3 critical care.

The High Dependency Unit (HDU) has 8 beds, focusing on elective surgical patients needing level 2 post-operative care, as well as medical emergencies requiring level 2 and level 3 support.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals with a passion for caring for critically ill patients to fill Band 5 nursing positions. New nurses in critical care will participate in our Intensive Care Foundation Programme, with the potential to pursue an academic qualification in Intensive Care upon successful completion. We are committed to ongoing professional development to support your career in critical care nursing.

Main Responsibilities

Key Duties:

  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care within your responsibilities.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care to critically ill patients, ensuring care plans reflect current needs.
  • Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
  • Provide holistic, high-standard care to critically ill patients and their families.
  • Coordinate with other relevant departments within the organization.
  • Act as a resource for peers, patients, relatives, and other staff.
  • Engage proactively in unit and nursing service development.
  • Ensure safe patient care, with potential short-notice assignments across sites based on staffing and patient needs.

Working for Our Organization

Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is recognized for its quality care and welcomes applications from individuals dedicated to maintaining and enhancing our standards.

What We Offer:

  • Flexible start dates to accommodate your needs.
  • Comprehensive learning and development support from day one, with clear career pathways and extensive clinical and leadership training opportunities.

Our Trust serves a diverse population, providing a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 residents in southwest London and northeast Surrey, along with specialized services in renal and neonatal intensive care.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training:

Essential Criteria:

  • Current or pending NMC registration.
  • Evidence of recent or ongoing professional development.

Desirable Criteria:

  • Degree in Nursing.
  • Completion of National Framework - steps 1 competencies.

Experience:

Essential Criteria:

  • Relevant experience in an Acute NHS ward.
  • Demonstrated motivation and commitment to working in critical care.

Desirable Criteria:

  • Previous critical care experience as a student or registered nurse.
  • Post-qualification experience in an acute ward setting.

Skills:

Essential Criteria:

  • Excellent written communication skills.
  • Strong general nursing skills delivered with compassion.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Understanding of priorities in caring for critically ill patients.

Your Application: Ensure your application reflects the job description and person specification, as it will be assessed against these criteria.

References: Provide a comprehensive employment/educational history, ensuring professional email addresses are used for references.

DBS Commitment: We are dedicated to safeguarding vulnerable individuals. If this role involves access to children or vulnerable adults, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Employer Certification: We promote equity and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities, believing that diversity leads to a positive impact on the communities we serve.

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