Staff Nurse, ITU

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

Would you like to join a committed and passionate team of nurses? Are you looking for the challenge of working in a dynamic innovative Critical Care unit? If you are passionate about delivering high standards of patient care and making a difference, then we want to hear from you. Our ITU is an 11-15 bedded adult general critical care unit with both planned and unplanned (emergency) admissions. Our patient group is incredibly diverse, representing the breadth of specialities supported by our intensivist. We value the personal skills, experience and qualities that every member of staff brings, creating a dynamic, knowledgeable and supportive team. Opportunities are available for progression, within the department. Registered Nurses have options for further professional developments. All successful candidates will benefit from a structured orientation and induction programme run by our established Education team. Staff will follow an education pathway, which is competency based (using the Critical Care National Competency Framework). There will also be opportunity to undertake Critical Care course .,

• Planning and delivering effective and high quality nursing care for level 1 - 3 patients within the critical care unit, utilising a patient centred model of practice and all available resources to provide excellence in practice, provide clinical expertise and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Supervision and direction of junior nursing staff, healthcare assistants and other 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

You will be able;

• To be professionally accountable and responsible for the nursing care of a group of patients or patient requiring critical care nursing.
• To be aware of the potential misuse of critical care specific equipment that can cause harm up-to and including death of the patient.
• To be responsible for the immediate management of critically ill patient in ICU and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team ensure that patients receive optimum care.

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan. We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care. St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital. Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.