Intensive Care Nurse

NHS Jobs; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent transport links

Competitive pay

Prompt Payment

First choice of shifts

Flexible working

Holiday allowance per shift

Shift management via app

24/7 support

Job summary

NHS Jobs is recruiting for bank nursing roles at University Hospital Southampton. Join a large acute teaching Trust offering flexible shift patterns, support for learning and professional development, and opportunities to contribute to high-quality patient care in a busy hospital setting.

Be part of a team that prioritises evidence-based practice, falls within a supportive Trust environment, and offers responsive payroll and shift management for bank staff across various departments.

Qualifications

• High interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred care and support to nursing colleagues.
• Assist with assessments, planning, delivery and evaluation of care.

Job description

Being on the bank at University Hospital Southampton gives you full flexibility on when you work. As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated Good by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. Southampton is an attractive place to live, and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. UHS gained foundation trust status in 2011. Every year the team of 11,500 treats around 150,000 day and inpatients including 50,000 emergency admissions. The critical care units at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are renowned for their local and national contribution to critical care, as well as for consistently delivering high standards of clinical care. We are very proud of their developments and how their service has expanded enabling them to actively recruit. University Hospital Southampton has a rich tradition of developing Nursing and Midwifery practice, and of delivering excellence in patient care. Whilst proud of their heritage, their focus is the future, and central to this vision is providing evidence and value-based individualised care to the people supported. We are looking for high calibre individuals with good interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate should relish the challenge of a fast paced and exciting environment whilst wanting to deliver the highest standard of care. To maintain high standards of nursing care and ensuring that nursing objectives are achieved using a systematic approach to nursing care. To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised patient centred care and provide support and advice to other staff as appropriate. To receive patients and their relatives in accordance with recognised policies and ensure that they are kept informed of treatment and progress. To arrange the care of patient's property, in accordance with Unit policies and within the limitations of hospital responsibilities. To liaise with all members of the multi-professional team to ensure that all treatments are correctly carried out in accordance with given policy. To give and receive regular reports on the progress of patients, reporting immediately any changes in the patients condition to the senior qualified nurse on duty or the medical staff as appropriate. To maintain accurate records of observation, treatment, and care. To participate in the checking and administration of prescribed drugs (including controlled drugs) and other substances in accordance with Trust policy. To inform the sister/Charge Nurse of any untoward incidents or problems affecting patients/staff/relative and visitors. To inform Senior Sister/Charge Nurse any complaint received verbally from patients or relatives. To adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and Trust policies and procedures. Be familiar with the location of current files, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of resuscitation, major incident/fire & child protection procedures. To act as a positive role model, demonstrating sound clinical judgement. To co-ordinate the requirements and take part in the transfer of patients to other departments within the Trust. To maintain good liaison with other nursing units and other hospital departments. Being familiar with and ensuring all medical equipment is functional, reporting any faults or potential hazards and arranging for replacement as necessary. To actively contribute to ideas for enhancing patient care using evidence-based practice.

Benefits

• Excellent transport links mean their location is commutable from: Southampton Portsmouth Winchester New Forest Bournemouth Oxford
• As well as competitive rates of pay you will be eligible for the following
• Prompt Payment - work this week, get paid next week!
• First choice of shifts at your Trust Access to shifts before they are available to agency.
• Flexible working to suit your lifestyle Take control of when you want to work.
• Build holiday allowance for every shift you work.
• Book and manage your shifts on the go Access shifts anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone.
• Support when you need it 24/7 365 days