Senior Critical Care Practitioner

NHS Scotland; Larbert; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland's Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert is seeking registered nurses to join the 19-bed Critical Care Unit, providing Level 2 and Level 3 care as part of a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have prior ICU and high dependency nursing experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Flexibility to adapt to evolving technology and service needs is essential. Formal enquiries to Senior Charge Nurse via 01324 567216/567218.

Qualifications

• ICU/critical care nursing experience is essential.
• Registered Nurse with UK PVG eligibility or membership.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide Level 2/3 critical care nursing to patients in a 19-bed unit.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high standards of care.
• Contribute to ongoing development of critical care services and adapt to evolving technology and service needs.

Skills

ICU experience

Registered Nurse

Communication skills

Lifelong learning

Job description

Exciting opportunities have arisen within the Critical Care Unit in Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Larbert. We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic, kind, caring and hard working Registered Nurses who will work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The Critical Care Unit at Forth Valley Royal Hospital is a 19 bedded combined general unit caring for patients requiring Level 2 or Level 3 care.

Previous experience in intensive care and high dependency nursing is essential. A high level of interpersonal and communication skills are essential. You must demonstrate an appetite for life long learning and able to provide evidence of your professional development.

Candidates should be looking to contribute to the development of critical care services in Forth Valley. Applicants should be able to adapt to an unpredictable, rapidly evolving, technologically advanced work environment, and be able to cope with, and drive change.

By joining us you will be part of a progressive team committed to diversity, excellence and achievement. Being flexible to work as the situation and service requires would be an essential aspect of this post.

For informal enquiries please contact Susan Buchanan or Susan Barclay, Senior Charge Nurse, on 01324 567216/567218.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to UK Government guidance. It is also recommend that anyone applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad read the following guidance: Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.