Job summary
This is a new opportunity for a Registered nurse with 2 years experience working in the speciality of Critical Care. The applicant must hold a qualification in Critical Care studied at level 6 (minimum). The successful candidate will gain managerial experience as a shift co-ordinator and develop leadership skills in supporting a team, influencing change and introduce improvements.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will demonstrate the ability to work within a team and support senior nurses in providing specialised evidence based holistic nursing care for critically ill patients and their families
- To deputise in absence of Senior Sister on the Critical Care unit.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide high standards of evidenced based care for patients and their families.
- To provide skilled nursing care and supervision of the nursing team in delivering an effective service.
- To continue personal professional development and be responsible for developing others.
- To demonstrate sound leadership and managerial skills.
- To regular manage the daily activities of the unit on a day to day basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide high standards of evidenced based care for patients and their families.
- To provide skilled nursing care and supervision of the nursing team in delivering an effective service.
- To continue personal professional development and be responsible for developing others.
- To demonstrate sound leadership and managerial skills.
- To regular manage the daily activities of the unit on a day to day basis.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered nurse at degree level or working towards/or relevant experience
- Current NMC Registration & PIN
- Post registration qualification in Critical Care
- Evidence of CPD
- Teaching Qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years experience in Critical Care and evidence of continuing professional development
- Understanding of professional nursing issue
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient practitioner
- Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
- Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively
- Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements
- Evidence of and ability/ flexibility to lead team in absence of Senior Sister, and a willingness to develop relevant team management skills
- Knowledge of Clinical Audit
- Evidence of an area of specialist interest
Desirable
- Evidence of critical appraisal Skills
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered nurse at degree level or working towards/or relevant experience
- Current NMC Registration & PIN
- Post registration qualification in Critical Care
- Evidence of CPD
- Teaching Qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years experience in Critical Care and evidence of continuing professional development
- Understanding of professional nursing issue
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient practitioner
- Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
- Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively
- Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements
- Evidence of and ability/ flexibility to lead team in absence of Senior Sister, and a willingness to develop relevant team management skills
- Knowledge of Clinical Audit
- Evidence of an area of specialist interest
Desirable
- Evidence of critical appraisal Skills
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).
