Job summary
Our Outstanding Intensive Care Unit (ICU) based at St. Peters Hospital, Chertsey, Surrey is now recruiting band 5 Nurses to join our friendly and supportive Team.
Being part of an extensive network of Intensive Care Units, NHS Trusts and Local Health Commissioners, St. Peters ICU is a purposed built 15 beds Unit, fully refurbished In May 2017, with decades of expertise providing the highest level of care for patients who are looking for the best treatment.
We currently see around 1200 patients a year in our Unit, being our patients often admitted with multi-organ failure requiring ventilation support, renal support via continuous venous haemofiltration, cardiac support with Intra-aortic balloon pumps, cardiac output monitoring, added to our trauma and elective surgery alongside other medical conditions.
Main duties of the job
Duties for this post will include clinical responsibilities such assessing, planning, delivery, and evaluation Nursing Care. And, as part of your growth, there is also opportunities to rotate into the Outreach Team who offer a comprehensive supporting service to the Hospital, so your development will not be limited to the ICU area and is focused on opening new horizon for you as a Nurse.
You will be working with the Multi-Disciplinary Team, and we will work alongside you to develop further your communication skills, IT expertise and further your compassionate care provision.
About us
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 out two hospitals, Ashford, 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 Ashford & St Peters
Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health
and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional
development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our
patient care.
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see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job
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information about joining the ASPH Team
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The demanding and challenging, yet rewarding environment in which we work, has many academic and career development opportunities based on a tailored Development Programme that can, in as little as a 2-year period, encourage staff growth from Staff Nurse to experienced ICU Shift Leader.
So, if this will be your first role within a Critical Care environment or you are new to our Trust, we assure you that full training and support will be provided personalized to your professional characteristics.
St Peters ICU encourages Staff to develop both clinically but also from an operational and strategic viewpoint and we also provide a comprehensive initial induction programme, regular multi-disciplinary teaching sessions and in-house training.
So, not only will you be supported by our fantastic Clinical Education Team as you will be guided by your Team Leader that together will back you through the national standard competency programme and beyond.
We have a highly motivated, energetic Team that ensures the best outcomes for our patients, and we would like you to join us.
For informal enquires or to arrange a visit please speak to Rui dos Santos - Clinical Nurse leader via email (rui.santos3@nhs.net).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The demanding and challenging, yet rewarding environment in which we work, has many academic and career development opportunities based on a tailored Development Programme that can, in as little as a 2-year period, encourage staff growth from Staff Nurse to experienced ICU Shift Leader.
So, if this will be your first role within a Critical Care environment or you are new to our Trust, we assure you that full training and support will be provided personalized to your professional characteristics.
St Peters ICU encourages Staff to develop both clinically but also from an operational and strategic viewpoint and we also provide a comprehensive initial induction programme, regular multi-disciplinary teaching sessions and in-house training.
So, not only will you be supported by our fantastic Clinical Education Team as you will be guided by your Team Leader that together will back you through the national standard competency programme and beyond.
We have a highly motivated, energetic Team that ensures the best outcomes for our patients, and we would like you to join us.
For informal enquires or to arrange a visit please speak to Rui dos Santos - Clinical Nurse leader via email (rui.santos3@nhs.net).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significative, acute ward experience in managing acutely unwell ill patients and gain appropriate first line and second line support
- Proven ability to administer oral and IV drugs
- Able to manage and prioritise workload
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills paying attention to accuracy and detail
- Interest in developing knowledge in Intensive Care and own practice
- Awareness and understanding of current healthcare issues
- Able to undertake tasks to support biomedical investigations and interventions
- Able to adapt to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing situations and environments
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse /Registration qualification and appropriate experience in High Dependency and/or Intensive Care
Knowledge
Essential
- Full understanding of the NMC Code of Conduct: Professional Standards and Revalidation processes to maintain professional Registration
Desirable
- Good teaching and assessing skills
- Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor Course completion
Other
Essential
- Physically be able to do all aspects of the clinical nursing role, including manual handling patients
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significative, acute ward experience in managing acutely unwell ill patients and gain appropriate first line and second line support
- Proven ability to administer oral and IV drugs
- Able to manage and prioritise workload
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills paying attention to accuracy and detail
- Interest in developing knowledge in Intensive Care and own practice
- Awareness and understanding of current healthcare issues
- Able to undertake tasks to support biomedical investigations and interventions
- Able to adapt to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing situations and environments
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse /Registration qualification and appropriate experience in High Dependency and/or Intensive Care
Knowledge
Essential
- Full understanding of the NMC Code of Conduct: Professional Standards and Revalidation processes to maintain professional Registration
Desirable
- Good teaching and assessing skills
- Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor Course completion
Other
Essential
- Physically be able to do all aspects of the clinical nursing role, including manual handling patients
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
