Staff Nurse - Critical Care (12 Months Fixed Term Contract)

NHS; Dudley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Staff Nurse in Critical Care for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves delivering high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients, with opportunities for personal and professional development through a structured programme. Ideal candidates will be dynamic, enthusiastic, and able to work effectively in a team.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC and experience in acute settings.
• Proficient in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of clinical nursing to critically ill patients.
• Assess needs, develop care programmes, and supervise clinical areas.
• Maintain a positive and professional image of the organization.

Skills

Assessment

Planning

Implementation

Evaluation

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Education

First level Registered Nurse with NMC

Good standard of general education

Basic resuscitation/ILS/IV therapy

Evidence of professional development

Experience of working in an acute hospital setting

Job description

Staff Nurse - Critical Care (12 Months Fixed Term Contract)

THEATRES, CRITICAL CARE, ANAESTHETICS, PRE-OP & PAIN DIRECTORATE

CRITICAL CARE - BAND 5 STAFF NURSE - 12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT

We are innovative, forward thinking and provide excellent standards of care, while utilising some of the latest advances in Critical Care Medicine.

Whether a newly qualified or an experienced Band 5 nurse looking for a new challenge, our commitment to you is that we will support, nurture and develop you into a competent critical care nurse. Your personal and professional development is important to us and will be facilitated through a structured development programme, allowing you the opportunity to experience all critical care areas.

If you are a dynamic, enthusiastic nurse with the ability to work well within a highly motivated team, and can deliver high quality nursing care we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

You will provide high standards of clinical nursing to critically ill patients, to include assessment of needs, develop programmes of care, implementation and evaluation of care. When assessed as competent undertake supervision of a clinical area. The post holder must present a positive, professional image of the organisation and the nursing profession.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

• First level Registered Nurse with NMC
• Good standard of general education
• Basic resuscitation/ILS/IV therapy
• Evidence of professional development
• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting

Experience

• Ability to assess, plan, implement & evaluate care

Communication & Relationship Skills

• Proficient Interpersonal skills - to include written, verbal & IT
• Effective communication with the MDT

Analytical & Judgement Skills

• Ability to provide holistic care
• Ability to problem solve

Organisational skills

• Good organisational skills
• Ability to keep full accurate records
• Ability to prioritise workload

Physical skills

• Physically capable to perform role with minor adjustments
• Ability to work flexibly across critical care
• Ability to cope with unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances

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.

£29,970 to £36,483 a yearPro Rata Per Annum