Job overview

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.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for;

• 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.

Working for our organisation

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• On-site Nurseries
• On-site staff cafes
• On-site parking
• Support in career development
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:
www.asph-careers.org