Critical Care Staff Nurse

Main area Critical Care Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent: Shift pattern, days, nights, weekends HoursFull timePart time37.5 hours per week (Required to work days, nights, weekends) Job ref 251-SURG5758-CC Employer Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital Town Aldermaston Salary £31,049 - £37,796 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 16/12/2025 23:59 Critical Care Staff Nurse Band 5 Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive. Job overview Our Critical Care Unit is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic band 5 nurse with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for critical care. We would highly recommend a visit to the unit so you can see the unit and understand the role. We work cross site. The unit at RHCH is a 9 bedded facility with approximately 40 health care staff, BNHH is a 18 bedded unit with approximately 90 health care staff. Your primary base would be BNHH. We are a friendly and supportive team, we admit both medical and surgical admissions from the Emergency Department and the wards. We have an outreach service and this team works alongside the critical care team to ensure best care for our patients. We also run an established Advanced Critical Care Practitioner program. All new staff to critical care will attend the critical care foundation program (CCFP) which is mandatory - this includes simulation and on line theory modules. After successful completion of CCFP there is an opportunity to complete a university based critical care course which is run by Oxford Brookes University. We also provide lots of other bespoke training and development. Staff are required to work on both sites, BNHH and RHCH. Main duties of the job To deliver high quality, effective and compassionate individualised health care to all critically ill patients and their families. You will work as part of a team supporting and developing colleagues whilst contributing to the efficient and effective operation of the department. The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. You will be required to work cross site, transport is provided. You are also required to work some bank holidays, weekends and night duties. Working for our organisation Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire. Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive. We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer. The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found in the Job description and person specification document attached. We would strongly recommend an informal visit which will assist in you understanding the nursing role in critical care. Person specification TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS Current NMC RegistrationDegree level education or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, or employment experienceRecognised Critical Care Course EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE Experience in an acute setting within medicine, surgery or equivalent in the UKKnowledge of Code of ConductEvidence of Trust values carried out in nursingEvidence based practice Skills and Ability Awareness of patient safety, NMC, Trust valuesGives examples of evidence based practice Our commitment to you: We are committed to equality and diversity in both the provision of our services and how we recruit and manage our staff. Applications are encouraged from everyone with the necessary attributes for the job, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity. Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered. The paperwork: HHFT is committed to putting the safety and care of our patients first – as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues. Therefore, we would recommend that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 and that you understand that we are treating COVID-19 positive patients within our services. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at least 5 working days before the scheduled interview date. Applications will be submitted directly into our preferred third party recruitment system (Trac). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs via email - please ensure to check your junk/spam folders. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed as part of the selection process. This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. If you intend to apply you are advised not to delay submitting your completed application. We believe that using technology wisely reflects strong time management and a commitment to innovation. However, it's essential to personalise your recruitment application to showcase your unique skills and experiences. Over-reliance on generic, AI-generated content may result in rejection if multiple candidates submit applications with similar language or structure. In such cases, recruiting managers may reach out for further clarity where applications appear consistent with others, to better understand your individual strengths. Tackling Climate Change:Hampshire Hospitals aims to embed sustainability and net zero carbon principles into the delivery of care across all its services. To find out more, searchHHFT Climate Action orcontactclimateaction@hhft.nhs.uk. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr