Critical Care Nurse – ICU/HDU/POCCU

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Sefton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking compassionate ICU nursing staff to join a skilled, supportive team. You will communicate sensitively with patients and families, participate in care planning, and work within a multi-disciplinary team across acute care sites.

Previous Critical Care experience is desirable but not essential; enhanced DBS with barred lists is required. The Trust serves a large population and provides a comprehensive learning package to support

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Nationally recognised Critical Care competencies.
• Enhanced DBS with barred lists is required for this post.
• Willingness to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Communicate complex information sensitively to patients and families.
• Train students and provide guidance within the ICU.
• Collaborate with the MDT for patient care.
• Maintain safe custody of drugs and follow checking procedures.
• Respond to complaints/concerns and escalate as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy and compassion

Training students

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical incident reporting

Drug safety and administration

Job description

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking compassionate ICU nursing staff to join a skilled, supportive team. You will communicate sensitively with patients and families, participate in care planning, and work within a multi-disciplinary team across acute care sites.

Previous Critical Care experience is desirable but not essential; enhanced DBS with barred lists is required. The Trust serves a large population and provides a comprehensive learning package to support