Critical Care Staff Nurse | University Hospitals NHS Trust

We are looking for exceptional and committed Band 5 nurses to provide outstanding care for our complex patients. If you are eager to learn and develop new skills, have good communication and assessment skills and would relish a challenging opportunity in Critical Care this is the post you have been waiting for.

• Adult Intensive Care (AICU – QMC), a 29‑beded Intensive Care Unit which facilitates the treatment of seriously ill patients with failure of one or more organ systems. Specialties include neurosurgery, neurology, gastroenterology, respiratory, major trauma, hepatobiliary, spinal, vascular, ENT, maxillofacial, general medical and general surgical.
• High Dependency Unit (HDU/E12 – QMC) has 20 beds and is an area which facilitates the care of patients who require high dependency nursing. Specialties include neurosurgery, neurology, gastroenterology, major trauma, hepatobiliary, vascular, spinal, ENT and maxillo‑facial surgery.
• Critical Care Department (CCD – City Campus) is a 17‑bedded purpose‑built unit comprised of intensive care and high dependency beds. Specialities catered for include: thoracics, burns, haematology, oncology, gastroenterology, renal, upper GI surgery, respiratory, general medical and surgical patients.

Please note this advert may close early if demand is high.

You will be responsible for providing care for patients who are Critically Ill. The patients may have failure of one or more organs and require varying amounts of support. They may be mechanically ventilated and sedated or be on high amounts of oxygen. They may have invasive lines, needing inotropic infusions and will be closely monitored. Some patient may require additional support such as hemofiltration.

You will be responsible for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating nursing care in a timely manner. You will work closely with your team.

After a settling in period you will be expected to mentor students and will be encouraged to join a link team or be involved with projects.

With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team  are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

• Accountability for the safe, effective delivery of high clinical standards of care and patient satisfaction.
• Assess the care needs of patients and develop a programme of care which is evaluated and amended as appropriate.
• Embrace and promote trust values and behaviours required to deliver an excellent patient and staff experience, ensuring patient satisfaction and staff retention.
• Share knowledge and learning with peers and students using skills in mentorship and clinical supervision to ensure competencies are maintained.
• Using effective communication with patients and relatives to maximise productivity as well as maintain high standards of patient‑led care.
• Ensuring that your Professional Revalidation demonstrates new knowledge, innovations and evidence based practice.
• You will be required to work variable hours including nights, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Please also see attached Job description and person specifications.

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