Take your career to the next level! Become a Critical Care Nurse!
Our Critical Care Services is offering a great opportunity to ambitious and motivated Band 5 Staff Nurses to explore a career in critical care and to transform patient care.
You will be based in the Critical Care Department at Peterborough City Hospital, which is a 16-bed combined intensive and high dependency care unit treating around 650 patients a year. Cross-site work at Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Huntingdon may be required.
You will be joining a friendly and supportive team in delivering high-quality patient-centred care in a busy, challenging, and complex environment.
You should have NMC registration and 6 months post-qualification experience within an acute clinical setting.
In exchange for your services, our excellent clinical educators' team will provide you with a comprehensive induction and training programme where theoretical knowledge will be combined with practical skills required for you to perform at the best of your capabilities.
For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Janine Seal, Critical Care Educator at janine.seal@nhs.net.
Join the Critical Care services and help us deliver outstanding patient care and experience!
Main duties of the job
Your practice will be evidence-based and supported by critical care guidelines, policies, and competencies. You will ensure critically ill patients receive safe and individualised care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating their care. You will maintain accurate records and documentation appropriate to care delivery in accordance with information governance requirements.
You will communicate clearly and accurately with colleagues and shift leaders about the clinical condition of patients while making clinical judgements involving complex information, within limitations of skills and knowledge.
You will maintain professional relationships and excellent communication with patients and relatives, ensuring their needs are met with sensitivity and empathy. You will conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times, acting as a positive role model to peers and junior staff.
You will ensure your own personal and professional development as well as supervise and teach junior members of staff.
About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively, call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
* Registered General Nurse (RGN)
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
* An accredited Critical Care or High Dependency Course
* Accredited mentorship course
* Relevant healthcare-related degree
Experience
Essential
* Post-registration experience within an acute care area
Desirable
* Experience within a critical care environment
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE39GZ
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