Staff Nurse - Critical Care/Intensive Care Unit

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments of critically ill patients, including physical, psychological, and emotional evaluations

Monitor vital signs, administer medications, and assess the response to treatment

Utilise advanced monitoring equipment to observe and interpret patient data

Perform complex medical procedures, such as administering medications, ventilator management, and providing life support interventions

Collaborate with patients, their loved ones, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualised care plans for patients

Respond promptly to changes in patient conditions and initiate appropriate interventions

To practice within the NMC the Code: Professional Standards (2015) and adhere to this at all times

To support and assist in the health education of patients and their families

To ensure care is delivered in accordance with latest evidence based practice guidelines

Advocate for patients' needs and preferences, ensuring their rights and dignity are respected

Provide emotional support to patients and their families, addressing concerns and facilitating communication between healthcare providers and family members

To maintain up to date and comprehensive records of care in accordance with NMC and legal requirements

To support junior colleagues, students, and visitors to the department

To demonstrate effective communication and customer care skills with patients and their relatives/carers, thereby acting as a positive role model for nurses and other staff

To act in a professional manner at all times

Manage an agreed workload with support from colleagues and senior staff, as appropriate

To ensure that all Trust and local policies, protocols and procedures are adhered to by colleagues as appropriate

To work within and support the multi-disciplinary team

To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas in the care group and with associated clinical areas within the Trust

To participate with the monitoring of standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the clinical environment and associated areas in the department, and report as appropriate

To share knowledge and skills developed with other members of the multidisciplinaryTeam

To participate in reflection &/or Clinical Supervision sessions

To take personal responsibility for resource management in line with the sustainability goals for the Kings Green Plan

Education & TrainingStay updated on advancements in critical care nursing through continuous education and professional development

Participate in the orientation and training of new staff members, as well as contribute to ongoing staff education

To assist in the teaching and development of colleagues and students

Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and contribute to the overall excellence of critical care services

To support the use of Trust and local protocols and guidelines to enhance best practice

To participate in Trust and Divisional initiatives to develop nursing practice

To achieve a range of clinical competencies as required within the Trust, and local to Critical Care

To maintain your own personal and professional development in accordance with CPD requirements, attending training sessions as required

To undergo, and actively participate in, your own yearly performance appraisal.GeneralThe post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post

To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations

We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued

At Kings we are a kind, respectful team:Kind. We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our workRespectful. We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when neededTeam. We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional

To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.

To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.

This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Degree or equivalent in relevant field of study

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in managing acutely ill patients, and gain appropriate first line and second line support
• Interest & enthusiasm in the development of own knowledge in critical care practice
• Reflective & evaluative practitioner
• Proven ability to administer oral and IV medications
• Demonstrate emotional resilience and empathy in dealing with patients and their families.

Desirable

• Experience caring for level 2/3 patients in a critical care setting

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)