Staff Nurse - Critical Care Unit

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Orpington; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious healthcare institution in Orpington is looking for enthusiastic nurses to provide exceptional care within the Critical Care department. You will work alongside a friendly multi-disciplinary team, providing high-quality, patient-focused care. Ideal candidates are committed to Critical Care nursing and eager to develop their skills through educational opportunities. Join a dynamic unit that values innovation and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Commitment to working in Critical Care nursing.
• Ability to support patients and families effectively.
• Willingness to engage with education and career progression.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within a multi-disciplinary Critical Care team.
• Monitor and manage critically ill patients safely.
• Supervise and develop staff and learners.
• Maintain professional development through education.
• Deliver patient-focused services consistently.

Skills

Patient-centred approach

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Ongoing education engagement

Job description

Overview

We are looking for enthusiastic, knowledgeable and motivated nurses to provide outstanding clinical nursing care within the Critical Care department at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.

Our multidisciplinary team are friendly and proactive, providing level 3 and level 2 Critical Care in a purpose built, spacious ten bedded unit. This busy, dynamic unit admits emergency and elective admissions from a variety of specialities. As part of the Critical Care cross site department, we also work collaboratively with the Critical Care units at the Denmark Hill site for both the delivery of patient care and provision of education. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our dedicated Critical Care workforce in a prestigious Trust where we are motivated by innovation, the desire to make a difference and our passion for patient centred care.

We offer our nurses the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills from world leading experts in critical care, with bedside level educational support on shift, completion of nationally accredited competency documents, and career progression including education and specialist roles.

We are happy to accept everyone with a passion to develop in this exciting field of clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality nursing care within a multi-disciplinary Critical Care team in a level 2/3 unit.
• Monitor, assess and manage critically ill patients; deliver care in a safe and effective manner.
• Supervise and develop other members of staff and learners as appropriate.
• Maintain personal professional development with available support and opportunities for education and progression.
• Deliver services in a high quality, courteous and patient-focused manner.

Qualifications and Skills

• Committed to working in Critical Care nursing with a patient-centred approach.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and provide support to patients and families.
• Willingness to engage with ongoing education and competency documentation; participate in educational and specialist roles as part of career progression.

About the Trust and Apply

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level. We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

How to apply / Contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sara Wyllie; Job title: Practice Development Nurse; Email: [e-mail]

For more information about the position please contact Sara Wyllie (Matron) at [e-mail] or Helen Cazalet-Smith (Practice Development Nurse) at [e-mail].