Job summary
We are looking to recruit Band 5 Nurses in Critical Care at CUH. You will form part of a dynamic and diverse MDT who are passionate about giving the highest quality, evidence based care. Critical Care at CUH cares for patients from a range of clinical specialities; we are the Major Trauma Centre and Transplant Centre for the East of England, care for complex Oncology, Neuro, Renal and Surgical patients. Joining the Critical Care team here gives you the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills caring for a wide range of patients in a supportive and friendly environment
On joining the team you will be given a bespoke induction package, supported by our dedicated PD team. You will have the opportunity to progress through our nationally recognised CC3N step one competencies for Critical Care as well as attending our foundations to Critical Care course. In our supportive and encouraging environment, your professional development will flourish!
Please note as part of the transfer scheme you will be asked to sit a maths test.
Main duties of the job
To provide safe and effective nursing care whilst developing the knowledge and skills required to care for critically ill patients and their families.
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
- Our values and reputation for outstanding care
- Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
- Career and development opportunities
- Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
- Research experience and opportunities
- Lovely location and quality of life
- Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close on 12th October 2023.
Interviews are due to be held on 23rd October 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, Trainee Anaesthetic Practitioners, ODPs and Radiographers and Band 5 Orthoptists taking up substantive employment with the Trust.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name
Jennie Stint
Job title
Senior Sister - NCCU
Email address
j.stint@nhs.net
Telephone number
01223 254654
or
Name
Kirsty Boughen
Job title
Senior Sister JVF ICU
Email address
k.boughen@nhs.net
Telephone number
01223 217258
or
Name
Charlotte Wells
Job title
Senior Sister D4
Email address
charlotte.wells18@nhs.net
Telephone number
01223 217873
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close on 12th October 2023.
Interviews are due to be held on 23rd October 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, Trainee Anaesthetic Practitioners, ODPs and Radiographers and Band 5 Orthoptists taking up substantive employment with the Trust.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name
Jennie Stint
Job title
Senior Sister - NCCU
Email address
j.stint@nhs.net
Telephone number
01223 254654
or
Name
Kirsty Boughen
Job title
Senior Sister JVF ICU
Email address
k.boughen@nhs.net
Telephone number
01223 217258
or
Name
Charlotte Wells
Job title
Senior Sister D4
Email address
charlotte.wells18@nhs.net
Telephone number
01223 217873
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with NMC on part one or two of the register
Desirable
- Completion of CC3N Step 1 competencies
- Relevant post basic course
- Completion of CC3N Step 2 and 3 competencies
- Teaching/assessing/mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent Critical Care experience
- Demonstrate competent clinical practice
- Awareness of reflective practice
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring/supervising
- Leadership experience
- Audit experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical knowledge of intensive care nursing and nursing the critically ill
- Evidence of professional and personal development
- Adherence to NMC Code of Conduct
Desirable
- Understanding of Research
- Awareness of broader issues within Critical care
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Capable of working effectively in a team
- Good clinical skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Willingness to learn new skills
Desirable
- Expert clinical skills.
- Willingness to undertake additional roles
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to working in line with service requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with NMC on part one or two of the register
Desirable
- Completion of CC3N Step 1 competencies
- Relevant post basic course
- Completion of CC3N Step 2 and 3 competencies
- Teaching/assessing/mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent Critical Care experience
- Demonstrate competent clinical practice
- Awareness of reflective practice
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring/supervising
- Leadership experience
- Audit experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical knowledge of intensive care nursing and nursing the critically ill
- Evidence of professional and personal development
- Adherence to NMC Code of Conduct
Desirable
- Understanding of Research
- Awareness of broader issues within Critical care
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Capable of working effectively in a team
- Good clinical skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Willingness to learn new skills
Desirable
- Expert clinical skills.
- Willingness to undertake additional roles
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to working in line with service requirements
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).