Job summary
Are you compassionate, caring and communicative? Would you like to work at one of the
Countries leading teaching hospitals? If
so, NHS Professionals are currently recruiting for Intensive Care Nurses to work at Southampton General Hospital on the bank
Being on the bank at UHS gives
you full flexibility on when you work.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England,
we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career
you aspire to. UHS is rated Good by the CQC and in the latest national NHS
Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for
staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
Southampton is an attractive place to live, and
work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct
trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic
coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower
than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
UHS gained foundation trust status in 2011. Every year the team of 11,500 treats around
150,000 day
and inpatients including 50,000 emergency admissions.
The critical care units at UHS NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are renowned for their local and
national contribution to critical care, as well as for consistently delivering
high standards of clinical care. We are very proud of their developments
and how their service has expanded enabling them to actively recruit.
Main duties of the job
To be a skilled
member of the nursing team caring for critically ill patients in a highly
complex environment. To provide a high
standard of individualised care to the patients & their families, in
accordance with agreed policies and within available resources.
UHS
is one of only two places in the south of England to offer adults and children
full onsite major trauma care provision. Were a designated major trauma centre
and has general and specialist critical care areas which were awarded
outstanding for leadership in our recent CQC inspection.
University Hospital Southampton has a
rich tradition of developing Nursing and Midwifery practice, and of delivering
excellence in patient care.
Whilst proud of their
heritage, their focus is the future, and central to this vision is providing
evidence and value-based individualised care to the people supported.
We are looking for high calibre
individuals with good interpersonal and communication skills. The successful
candidate should relish the challenge of a fast paced and exciting environment
whilst wanting to deliver the highest standard of care.
About us
NHS
Professionals (NHSP), owned by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC),
works in partnership with hospital trusts to provide a bank of highly skilled
temporary workers who want to work flexibly within the NHS.
Working
through the NHSP bank means Trusts dont have to rely on expensive agencies.
Right now, we have over 130,000 members registered on our bank from various
roles, grades, and specialities, saving the NHS over £70 million each
year. This money is then reinvested back into the NHS.
As well as competitive rates of pay you will be eligible for
the following
Prompt Payment - work this week,
get paid next week!
First
choice of shifts at your Trust
Access to shifts before they are available to agency.
Flexible
working to suit your lifestyle
Take control of when you want to work.
Build
holiday allowance for every shift you work.
Book
and manage your shifts on the go
Access shifts anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone.
Support
when you need it 24/7 365 days Call
us anytime on 03332 407 552.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional/Clinical
To maintain high standards of nursing care and
ensuring that nursing objectives are achieved using a systematic approach to
nursing care.
To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate
individualised patient centred care and provide support and advice to other
staff as appropriate.
To receive patients and their relatives in
accordance with recognised policies and ensure that they are kept informed of
treatment and progress.
To arrange the care of patient's property, in
accordance with Unit policies and within the limitations of hospital
responsibilities.
To liaise with all members of the
multi-professional team to ensure that all treatments are correctly carried out
in accordance with given policy.
To give and receive regular reports on the progress
of patients, reporting immediately any changes in the patients condition to
the senior qualified nurse on duty or the medical staff as appropriate.
To maintain accurate records of observation,
treatment, and care.
To participate in the checking and administration
of prescribed drugs (including controlled drugs) and other substances in
accordance with Trust policy.
To inform the sister/Charge Nurse of any untoward incidents
or problems affecting patients/staff/relative and visitors.
To inform Senior Sister/Charge Nurse any complaint
received verbally from patients or relatives.
To adhere to the
NMC Code of Conduct and Trust policies and procedures. Be familiar with the
location of current files, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of resuscitation,
major incident/fire & child protection procedures.
To act as a
positive role model, demonstrating sound clinical judgement.
To co-ordinate the
requirements and take part in the transfer of patients to other departments
within the Trust.
To maintain good
liaison with other nursing units and other hospital departments.
Being familiar
with and ensuring all medical equipment is functional, reporting any faults or
potential hazards and arranging for replacement as necessary.
To actively
contribute to ideas for enhancing patient care using evidence-based practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional/Clinical
To maintain high standards of nursing care and
ensuring that nursing objectives are achieved using a systematic approach to
nursing care.
To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate
individualised patient centred care and provide support and advice to other
staff as appropriate.
To receive patients and their relatives in
accordance with recognised policies and ensure that they are kept informed of
treatment and progress.
To arrange the care of patient's property, in
accordance with Unit policies and within the limitations of hospital
responsibilities.
To liaise with all members of the
multi-professional team to ensure that all treatments are correctly carried out
in accordance with given policy.
To give and receive regular reports on the progress
of patients, reporting immediately any changes in the patients condition to
the senior qualified nurse on duty or the medical staff as appropriate.
To maintain accurate records of observation,
treatment, and care.
To participate in the checking and administration
of prescribed drugs (including controlled drugs) and other substances in
accordance with Trust policy.
To inform the sister/Charge Nurse of any untoward incidents
or problems affecting patients/staff/relative and visitors.
To inform Senior Sister/Charge Nurse any complaint
received verbally from patients or relatives.
To adhere to the
NMC Code of Conduct and Trust policies and procedures. Be familiar with the
location of current files, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of resuscitation,
major incident/fire & child protection procedures.
To act as a
positive role model, demonstrating sound clinical judgement.
To co-ordinate the
requirements and take part in the transfer of patients to other departments
within the Trust.
To maintain good
liaison with other nursing units and other hospital departments.
Being familiar
with and ensuring all medical equipment is functional, reporting any faults or
potential hazards and arranging for replacement as necessary.
To actively
contribute to ideas for enhancing patient care using evidence-based practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 6-months experience working as a Registered Nurse in an NHS hospital setting in the past 2-years
- Be a Qualified Nurse with NMC Pin and no restrictions
- Experience (in the past two-years) of working in an Intensive Care Unit (within the UK)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 6-months experience working as a Registered Nurse in an NHS hospital setting in the past 2-years
- Be a Qualified Nurse with NMC Pin and no restrictions
- Experience (in the past two-years) of working in an Intensive Care Unit (within the UK)
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).
