Job summary
- Main area
- Critical Care Band 5
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (or Secondment)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Internal rotation to days and nights)
- Job ref
- 176-S-6269928
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Hinchingbrooke Hospital
- Town
- Huntingdon
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
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Registered Nurse, Critical Care - Huntingdon
Band 5
Job overview
Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Would you like to develop new skills? Do you have an interest in enhancing your acute critical care skills?
This is an excellent opportunity for staff working in acute areas who are keen to advance their skills and knowledge further in the critical care speciality. If you are looking for an opportunity to enhance and develop your skills within a friendly, positive and challenging environment, then this could be the ideal role for you.
***Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time***
Main duties of the job
We are able to offer the right candidate a comprehensive competency based development programme including study days, initial supervised practice period and educator support for development of enhanced skills and knowledge. The programme is fully supported by mentors and a new starter pack.
The work within Critical Care changes quickly and can be physically, mentally and emotionally demanding. The successful candidates will have excellent communication skills, be a good team player, be able to work under pressure and have excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
The role includes night shifts, day shifts and weekends. Successful applicants will need to be flexible. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we would like to hear from you.
Working for our organisation
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
- Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
- Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
- On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Code of Conduct for nurses, midwives and health visitors.
Promote a calm, quiet, caring and dignified environment which is conducive to generating confidence in patients and visitors at all times.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for critically ill patients without direct supervision after successful completion of appropriate critical care competences.
Work effectively as a multidisciplinary team to ensure standards of care are maintained.
Facilitate others within a learning experience and act as mentor/assessor to junior staff, pre and post registration students.
Take charge of a group of patients within the department following completion of internal development programme, supervising other staff and ensuring patient safety in the absence of Sister or deputy.
Maintain high standards of care, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with Trust and national guidance.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered general Nurse
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post Registration experience within an Acute care area
Desirable criteria
- Accredited Mentorship course
Skills
Essential criteria
- Basic computer Skills
Desirable criteria
- Completion of Critical Care National Framework Step 1
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate effectively
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Marta Venerus
- Job title
- Ward Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01480416229
- Additional information
If you would like further information or to arrange a visit, please call and speak with Ward Sisters on 01480 416229 or email:
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Resourcing Department
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE29 6NT
- Telephone
- 01480 847491
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