Critical Care Staff Nurse

Hampshire Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare institution in Basingstoke is seeking a motivated band 5 nurse to join their Critical Care Unit. The role involves providing high-quality care to medical and surgical patients, supporting colleagues in a friendly and dynamic team. Candidates must be registered with the NMC and will participate in a mandatory Critical Care Foundation Programme. This position offers opportunities for further training and development within critical care.

Qualifications

• Mandatory attendance at the Critical Care Foundation Programme, including simulation and online theory modules.
• Opportunity to undertake a university-based critical care course after successful completion of CCFP.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop colleagues within the critical care team.
• Admit, assess and care for medical and surgical patients.
• Participate in the outreach service.
• Contribute to the department's operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical care knowledge

Education

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Job description

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. A visit to the unit is recommended to understand the role and the environment.

We work across sites. The unit at RHCH is a 9 bedded facility with approximately 40 health care staff; BNHH is an 18 bedded unit with approximately 90 health care staff. Your primary base would be BNHH. We are a friendly and supportive team admitting 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.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop colleagues within the critical care team.
• Admit, assess and care for medical and surgical patients from the Emergency Department and wards.
• Be involved in the outreach service to ensure optimal patient care across sites.
• Contribute to the efficient and effective operation of the department.
• Engage with and participate in the Advanced Critical Care Practitioner program as applicable.

Training, Qualifications and Requirements

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• All new staff to critical care will attend the Critical Care Foundation Programme (CCFP), including simulation and online theory modules (mandatory).
• Opportunity to undertake a university-based critical care course run by Oxford Brookes University after successful completion of CCFP.
• Cross-site work with transport provided.
• Contract requirements: some bank holidays, weekends and night duties.

About the Trust and Vision

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at 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 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.