Job summary
Our Critical Care department is a combined unit with both Intensive Care and High Dependency beds. We have the capacity to admit into 12 beds from a range of specialities and services; these can be used flexibly to meet patient needs. We work closely with the Rehabilitation after Critical Illness team which is led by a Critical Care Rehabilitation Nurse Practitioner.
This vacancy is part of our 'refer a friend' scheme, this means if a friend who currently works for us has told you about this vacancy you could both receive a cash payment. The full scheme details are included with the additional documents for this role.
Main duties of the job
In return for your hard work we offer successful candidates a well-established structured mentoring & staff development packages to support you in your role, this includes
- Excellent structured preceptorship programme supported by a period of supernumerary practice
- Regular study and learning opportunities working with the education facilitator in the clinical area
- Flexibility in shift patterns
- Friendly and supportive workplace
- Extensive and varied clinical experience and development of Critical Care skills
You should be a Registered Nurse/ODP ideally with current experience in critical care although this is not an essential requirement for this post. You should possess or be working towards a degree in nursing or related field and hold a recognized teaching qualification. You should have excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills and be able to work effectively as a member of the critical care team. Internal rotation (Days/Nights) is mandatory.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To practice in accordance with the NMC/HCPC Code of Professional Conduct with particular reference to acknowledging the limitations of competence of staff in order to safeguard the well being of patients and client
- To ensure that patient care is developed to meet the assessment of individual patient need, working in accordance with the philosophy of care in order to educate practice and ensure that a high quality of care is provided
- To participate in the development of research based practice so that clinical effectiveness is optimised, by supporting an environment that enables the achievement of care through a multi-disciplinary approach
- To support an environment that enables the achievement of the defined philosophy of care through a multi-disciplinary approach and facilitates the professional development of all staff
- To support all aspects of the clinical governance agenda
- To have or to develop a vision for service development and through support and education develop the skills to assist in implementing the vision that will influence local and national change
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To practice in accordance with the NMC/HCPC Code of Professional Conduct with particular reference to acknowledging the limitations of competence of staff in order to safeguard the well being of patients and client
- To ensure that patient care is developed to meet the assessment of individual patient need, working in accordance with the philosophy of care in order to educate practice and ensure that a high quality of care is provided
- To participate in the development of research based practice so that clinical effectiveness is optimised, by supporting an environment that enables the achievement of care through a multi-disciplinary approach
- To support an environment that enables the achievement of the defined philosophy of care through a multi-disciplinary approach and facilitates the professional development of all staff
- To support all aspects of the clinical governance agenda
- To have or to develop a vision for service development and through support and education develop the skills to assist in implementing the vision that will influence local and national change
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Professional Registration (RN/HCPC)
- Degree in nursing or working towards
Desirable
- Critical Care Nursing Course or be working towards
- Hold or be willing to work towards obtaining Critical Care Step Competencies 1,2 and 3
- Teaching & Assessing qualification/Practice Assessor
Experience
Essential
- Current critical care/anaesthetic working
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Ability to work flexibly (day and night shift rotation)
Desirable
- Critical Care/Anaesthetic Experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work as a team
Desirable
- Leadership skills/experience
- Critical Care Transfer Training
- CVVH/Renal experience
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Professional Registration (RN/HCPC)
- Degree in nursing or working towards
Desirable
- Critical Care Nursing Course or be working towards
- Hold or be willing to work towards obtaining Critical Care Step Competencies 1,2 and 3
- Teaching & Assessing qualification/Practice Assessor
Experience
Essential
- Current critical care/anaesthetic working
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Ability to work flexibly (day and night shift rotation)
Desirable
- Critical Care/Anaesthetic Experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work as a team
Desirable
- Leadership skills/experience
- Critical Care Transfer Training
- CVVH/Renal experience
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).
