Job summary
We have exciting opportunities for experienced Band 5 ITU nurse to step up into a full time band 6 post in the friendly 12 bedded Critical Care Unit at Newham who were in the frontline during the COVID pandemic and where work is in progress building a new state of the art unit.
You will have had 2 year's experience at band 5 level, having undertaken the Critical Care course and will have experience in mentoring new starters and undertaken some projects and audits in a critical care unit . Internal rotation into night shifts will be required. We are looking to recruit passionate, enthusiastic and dynamic Band 6 critical care nurse who is either at the start of developing their leadership skills post their ICU course or have substantial band 6 experience in critical care. You will be provided with supernumerary orientation programme and further training to develop leadership skills and a rotation into the practice development team and the Critical Care outreach team at Newham.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. They will be involved in the setting, monitoring and evaluating of standards of care and practice within the Unit. As a senior member of the nursing team, you will assist the Matron and Senior Sisters / Ward Managers in the leadership and management and development of the Unit and service. You will contribute to the education and professional development of both qualified and unqualified staff on the Unit. In the absence of the Senior Sister /Ward Manager the post holder will assume responsibility for the effective operation of the unit.
Key result areas
- Deliver high standards of clinical care to critically unwell patients
- Demonstrate progression from care of level 2 to level 3 patients
- Maintain effective communication with the MDT and service users
- Maintain accurate and complete documentation consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or equivalent with live NMC registration
- Recognised Critical Care Nursing qualification
Desirable
- Recognized teaching and assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years recent acute experience
Desirable
- Evidence of mentoring and development of staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Recognised Critical Care Nursing qualification
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to listen and comprehend
- Propose service developments
- Ability to prioritise and organize workload
- Ability to manage potentially difficult situations
- Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate interventions and/or treatments
- Ability to develop own skills and knowledge
- Physiological assessment of acutely unwell patient
Other
Essential
- Personal and people development
- Patient focused - committed to ensuring a positive hospital experience for patients and the relatives/carers
- Awareness of current professional issues
- Ability to support and mentor learners
- Understanding of critical care
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrate a positive welcoming approach
- Ability to be supportive and empathetic
- To be able to communicate information in a timely, concise and accurate manner
Specific requirements
Essential
- The post involves internal rotation from long days to nights.
- The role requires working within a designated area at an individual bed space which may be restricted by equipment. The post holder will need to be able to respond quickly to emergency situations in all areas of the unit.
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or equivalent with live NMC registration
- Recognised Critical Care Nursing qualification
Desirable
- Recognized teaching and assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years recent acute experience
Desirable
- Evidence of mentoring and development of staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Recognised Critical Care Nursing qualification
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to listen and comprehend
- Propose service developments
- Ability to prioritise and organize workload
- Ability to manage potentially difficult situations
- Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate interventions and/or treatments
- Ability to develop own skills and knowledge
- Physiological assessment of acutely unwell patient
Other
Essential
- Personal and people development
- Patient focused - committed to ensuring a positive hospital experience for patients and the relatives/carers
- Awareness of current professional issues
- Ability to support and mentor learners
- Understanding of critical care
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrate a positive welcoming approach
- Ability to be supportive and empathetic
- To be able to communicate information in a timely, concise and accurate manner
Specific requirements
Essential
- The post involves internal rotation from long days to nights.
- The role requires working within a designated area at an individual bed space which may be restricted by equipment. The post holder will need to be able to respond quickly to emergency situations in all areas of the unit.
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
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
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).
