ITU Critical Care Nurse - Career Growth & Training

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Surrey is seeking committed nurses to join our Critical Care unit, an 11-15 bedded adult general critical care unit with both planned and unplanned admissions.

We value skills, experience and a supportive multidisciplinary team, offering progression within the department and a structured orientation by our Education team. Registered Nurses have opportunities for further professional development through a competency-based pathway, with

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality nursing care for level 1–3 patients in the critical care unit.
• Supervision and direction of junior nursing staff, healthcare assistants and learners.
• Manage care on a day-to-day basis for all patients in the clinical area in the absence of more senior colleagues, utilising knowledge of standards, policies and procedures outlined by the hospital.
• Assisting in the management of resources and contribute to the corporate agenda.
• Developing Critical Care knowledge and skills while completing the Band 5 Critical Care development programme. Supervising and mentoring student nurses and unqualified nursing staff.
• Promoting a quality service using research and evidence-based practice

Job description

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Surrey is seeking committed nurses to join our Critical Care unit, an 11-15 bedded adult general critical care unit with both planned and unplanned admissions.

We value skills, experience and a supportive multidisciplinary team, offering progression within the department and a structured orientation by our Education team. Registered Nurses have opportunities for further professional development through a competency-based pathway, with