Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for you join our Critical Care team here at Mid and South Essex foundation Trust.

Do you possess strong leadership qualities and an advanced level of critical care knowledge if so we want to hear from you .

You will have excellent clinical and technological skills as this is critical to the quality of care, staff morale, and the learning environment.
 
You will be required to establish direction and purpose in order to inspire, motivate and empower the Critical Care team around the common goals to produce real improvements in advanced clinical practice, quality and services.

Main duties of the job

Manage, lead and co-ordinate a dedicated team of nursing and multi-professional support staff to ensure the delivery of a high standard of nursing care.

You will be responsible for the effective deployment of Critical Care resources including manpower.

Adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Practice at all times and must ensure Critical Care’s compliance with and application of hospital policies and procedures.

The developing, implementation and monitoring of Governance systems in Critical Care relating to Risk Management, Health and Safety and Controls Assurance

Ensure that an individual programme of care is planned, implemented and evaluated for each patient within own sphere of responsibility

Participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance process

Act as a positive role model at all times

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress