Job summary
We're looking to recruit nurses who hold full and current NMC registration. Please do not apply if you do not hold a valid NMC PIN
Are you looking for a challenge & are interested in working in Critical Care, then this is the job for you!
We are an 18 bedded adult general critical care unit with 11 commissioned beds over two areas . Due to internal promotion & the addition of a second pod, we are looking to employ highly motivated, flexible, positive forward thinking Band 5 staff nurses to come & join our friendly team.
We are a very busy general adult Critical Care with internal rotation in operation. Additional post registration experience is desirable but not essential. We have a full time practice educator employed within our team & you will receive an extensive supernumerary training package on commencement in this role.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development of programmes of care, the implementation of these programmes, you will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision & may be required to demonstrate procedures to & supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff. Identify & maintain your own training needs. Communicate with all relevant members of the multidisciplinary teams. Maintain accurate & concise documentation in patients records. You must have a keen interest in Critical Care nursing & be flexible in your working pattern as internal rotation is in place.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.
The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
SERVICE DELIVERY1. Is accountable at all times for maintaining safe practice in all aspects of critical care nursing.2. Implements agreed Critical Care policies and procedures and works within these at all times.3. Monitors care standards within Critical Care.4. Promptly report any deficiency in Health and Safety systems ordocumentation to our line manager of the area concerned.5. Co-operate with their employer to enable the employer to comply with Health and Safety requirements.6. Take reasonable care of their own Health and Safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.7. To attend Occupational Health for health surveillance, vaccination, following accidents and for monitoring as laid down by Trust policy.8. Co-operate with and attend training provided for Health and Safety purposes.9. Maintains the correct policy for the safe custody of controlled drugs andtheir correct administration within Critical Care.10. Promotes the concept of professional accountability. Supports a productive professional environment.11. Ensures that student nurses, trainees and junior nurses progress isaccurately assessed and documented, and reports any unsatisfactory performance to senior staff.12. Takes personal responsibility, with guidance of senior staff, for owndevelopment, effectively utilising the Personal Performance and development Planning process.13. Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan,implement and evaluate care delivery following agreed policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.14. Collect, collate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records by recording and storing all relevant clinical information ensuring it is securely held, accurate, complete and legible and can be retrieved promptly when required.15. Enter data, obtain and collate information from computer systems using agreed software packages in conjunction with other members of the team.16. Prepare the clinical environment for safe practice by ensuring that theappropriate level of cleanliness is maintained, relevant materials, and any equipment needed for carrying out clinical procedures are available and ready for use, including clearing away and restoring equipment/environment afterwards.17. Contribute to the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources by ensuring that all equipment, stock and supplies are available in the quantity required, and by identifying problems with resources within the team, including offering suggestions and solutions.18. Promote the individual needs of the patient, acknowledging their personal preferences, rights and choices according to their plan of care by promoting antidiscriminatory practice, privacy, dignity, and respect for personal values and identity.19. Promote effective communication and relationships, maintainingconfidentiality of information by:- Involving patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care,- Supporting patients/relatives, sensitively communicating all information and referring queries to the wider clinical team when required in highly emotive circumstances- Demonstrating effective interpersonal skills when dealing with staff, patients, relatives and the public in person, on the telephone, and in writing- Establishing and maintaining relationships with other members of staffpassing on all relevant information, raising queries and suggestions- Participating in team brief, meetings, and updates offering suggestions forimprovements to services and team work- Influencing the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice within the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
SERVICE DELIVERY1. Is accountable at all times for maintaining safe practice in all aspects of critical care nursing.2. Implements agreed Critical Care policies and procedures and works within these at all times.3. Monitors care standards within Critical Care.4. Promptly report any deficiency in Health and Safety systems ordocumentation to our line manager of the area concerned.5. Co-operate with their employer to enable the employer to comply with Health and Safety requirements.6. Take reasonable care of their own Health and Safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.7. To attend Occupational Health for health surveillance, vaccination, following accidents and for monitoring as laid down by Trust policy.8. Co-operate with and attend training provided for Health and Safety purposes.9. Maintains the correct policy for the safe custody of controlled drugs andtheir correct administration within Critical Care.10. Promotes the concept of professional accountability. Supports a productive professional environment.11. Ensures that student nurses, trainees and junior nurses progress isaccurately assessed and documented, and reports any unsatisfactory performance to senior staff.12. Takes personal responsibility, with guidance of senior staff, for owndevelopment, effectively utilising the Personal Performance and development Planning process.13. Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan,implement and evaluate care delivery following agreed policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.14. Collect, collate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records by recording and storing all relevant clinical information ensuring it is securely held, accurate, complete and legible and can be retrieved promptly when required.15. Enter data, obtain and collate information from computer systems using agreed software packages in conjunction with other members of the team.16. Prepare the clinical environment for safe practice by ensuring that theappropriate level of cleanliness is maintained, relevant materials, and any equipment needed for carrying out clinical procedures are available and ready for use, including clearing away and restoring equipment/environment afterwards.17. Contribute to the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources by ensuring that all equipment, stock and supplies are available in the quantity required, and by identifying problems with resources within the team, including offering suggestions and solutions.18. Promote the individual needs of the patient, acknowledging their personal preferences, rights and choices according to their plan of care by promoting antidiscriminatory practice, privacy, dignity, and respect for personal values and identity.19. Promote effective communication and relationships, maintainingconfidentiality of information by:- Involving patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care,- Supporting patients/relatives, sensitively communicating all information and referring queries to the wider clinical team when required in highly emotive circumstances- Demonstrating effective interpersonal skills when dealing with staff, patients, relatives and the public in person, on the telephone, and in writing- Establishing and maintaining relationships with other members of staffpassing on all relevant information, raising queries and suggestions- Participating in team brief, meetings, and updates offering suggestions forimprovements to services and team work- Influencing the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice within the team.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- full, valid NMC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 6 Month post Registration acute experience
Essential
Essential
Education
Desirable
- Mentorship
- Critical Care Course
Knowledge & skills
Desirable
- Awareness/ interest in research / NHS issues / Critical Care
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- full, valid NMC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 6 Month post Registration acute experience
Essential
Essential
Education
Desirable
- Mentorship
- Critical Care Course
Knowledge & skills
Desirable
- Awareness/ interest in research / NHS issues / Critical Care
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).
