Critical Care Staff Nurse

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking dedicated Band 5 Critical Care Staff Nurses to provide exceptional care for complex patients. The role involves assessing and delivering nursing care in a challenging environment, with opportunities for personal development and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Must have current NMC registration and a diploma in nursing.
• Possess a mentoring course and complete local competency packages.
• Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for critically ill patients requiring support.
• Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing care.
• Mentor students and participate in projects after settling in.

Skills

Communication

Assessment skills

Teamwork

Education

Current level one NMC registration

Diploma in Health/Nursing related studies

Mentoring Course

Job description

Go back Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Critical Care Staff Nurse

The closing date is 05 June 2025

We are looking for exceptional and committed Band 5 nurses to provide outstanding care for our complex patients. If you are eager to learn and develop new skills, have good communication and assessment skills and would relish a challenging opportunity in Critical Care this is the post you have been waiting for.

Adult Critical Care comprises of three main units:

Adult Intensive Care (AICU - QMC), a 29-bedded Intensive Care Unit which facilitates the treatment of seriously ill patients with failure of one or more organ systems. Specialties include neurosurgery, neurology, gastroenterology, respiratory, major trauma, hepatobiliary, spinal, vascular, ENT, maxillofacial, general medical and general surgical.

High Dependency Unit (HDU/E12 - QMC) has 20 beds and is an area which facilitates the care of patients who require high dependency nursing. Specialties include neurosurgery, neurology, gastroenterology, major trauma, hepatobiliary, vascular, spinal, ENT and maxillo-facial surgery.

Critical Care Department (CCD - City Campus) is a17 bedded purpose built unit comprised of intensive care and high dependency beds. Specialities catered for include: thoracics, burns, haematology, oncology, gastroenterology, renal, upper GI surgery, respiratory, general medical and surgical patients.

Please note this advert may close early if demand is high

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for providing care for patients who are Critically Ill. The patients may have failure of one or more organs and require varying amounts of support. They may be mechanically ventilated and sedated or be on high amounts of oxygen. They may have invasive lines, needing inotropic infusions and will be closely monitored. Some patient may require additional support such as hemofiltration.

You will be responsible for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating nursing care in a timely manner. You will work closely with your team.

After a settling in period you will be expected to mentor students and will be encouraged to join a link team or be involved with projects.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Job responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:-

Accountability for the safe, effective delivery of high clinical standards of care and patient satisfaction

Assess the care needs of patients and develop a programme of care which is evaluated and amended as appropriate

Embrace and promote trust values and behaviours required to deliver an excellent patient and staffexperience, ensuring patient satisfaction and staff retention.

Share knowledge and learning with peers and students using skills in mentorship and clinical supervision to ensure competencies are maintained.

Using effective communication with patients and relatives to maximise productivity as well as maintain high standards of patient led care.

Ensuring that your Professional Revalidation demonstrates new knowledge, innovations and evidence based practice

You will be required to work variable hours including nights, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Person Specification

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards

Training &Qualifications

• Current level one NMC registration
• Diploma in Health/Nursing related studies
• Possession of a Mentoring Course
• Completion of local competency packages

Communication and Relationship skills

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate basic IT skills
• Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff
• Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
• Demonstration of teaching skills

Analytical and Judgement Skills

• Ability to identify own learning needs
• Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care
• Understanding of the role of advocacy
• Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS and specifically to Critical Care Services

Physical skills

• Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
• Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres
• Competent and capable of using medical equipment
• Evidence of moving and handling training

Other requirements specific to the role

• Flexible and adaptable, able to work on both NUH campuses and in all Critical Care areas
• Able to work a variety of shifts including nights, evenings, weekends and bank holidays

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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