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Job summary

Main area
Intensive Care / Critical Care
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (full rotation of shift patterns)
Job ref
358-6404411-ITA
Employer
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Glenfield Hospital
Town
Leicester
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Registered Nurses, Adult Intensive Care Unit

NHS AfC: Band 5

We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance

Job overview

Are you are Registered Nurse interested in starting or continuing your career in Adult Intensive Care? 

We are currently looking for Band 5 staff nurses for our Super Adult Intensive Care Unit at the Glenfield Hospital. This is a great opportunity to join one of the largest Trusts in the country at a time when we are actively developing.

Here at GH AICU we have many opportunities to develop your skills including a world renowned ECMO service that utilises specialist equipment for which training and support would be provided.

Additionally we provide care for patients who have undergone Thoracic, Hepatobiliary, Vascular, Cardiac and Renal surgery including emergency admissions to name a few!

Experience in Intensive Care or an acute surgical ward is an advantage but not essential. We have a comprehensive, bespoke education program and an on site clinical education team. 

Come and join our diverse team and expand or learn new skills to contribute towards providing high quality patient care!

PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST BE A UK REGISTERED NURSE WITH NMC PIN.

Main duties of the job

To co-ordinate and provide skilled clinical practise (without direct supervision) to patients, in accordance with responsibilities under NMC code of conduct. To contribute to the continued development of nursing, including the supervision of junior nurses and support staff.

  • Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based clinical care to a group of patients.

  • Assist and contribute in the management and organisation of a theatre

  • Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.

  • Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.

  • Act as a clinical and professional role model, mentoring, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.

  • Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

 
We have four primary goals:
  • high-quality care for all,
  • being a great place to work,
  • partnerships for impact, and
  • research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
 
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud,
  • we are inclusive, and
  • we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
 
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
 
 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Make a referral to another practitioner when it is in the best interests of somebody in your care

  • Act without delay if you believe those in your care, you, a colleague or anybody else may be at risk

  • Confirm that the outcome of any delegated task meets required standards

  • Make sure that everybody for whom you are responsible is supervised and supported

  • Deal with problems and complaints constructively and not allow a complaint to prejudice the care your provide to somebody

  • Deliver care based on the best available evidence or best practice

Please refer to the Job description/person specification for full details on the role.

Person specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered nurse
  • Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training
Desirable criteria
  • In possession or or willingness to work towards recognised NMC teaching qualification
  • Experience in the speciality applied for
  • Evidence of post registration continuing professional development or reflective portfolio

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential criteria
  • Understands the importance of team working
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrates the ability to communicate well with patients of diverse cultures and understanding
Desirable criteria
  • Computer literacy

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Good basic understanding of the importance of delivering high quality care
  • Recognises own level of competence and limitations
  • Demonstrates understanding of quality
Desirable criteria
  • Displays motivation and ideas of future career development

Planning and Organisation

Essential criteria
  • Ability to decision make and prioritise clinical workload
  • Demonstrates understanding of their own role in efficient management of resources

Equality and Diversity

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of treating individuals with dignity and respect

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoCare quality commission - Goodhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident committedHappy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kim Key
Job title
Matron
Email address
[email protected]
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