Job summary
Job Title : Registered Nurse - ICU/ITU
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexibleBank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the abilityto develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Main duties of the job
What you'll be responsible for:
1. Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices.
2. Undertake nursing assessment and evaluation to enable development of appropriate plans of care based on the needs of the individual.
3. Be proficient in the delivery of care to patients.
4. Ensure safe administration of drugs in accordance with NMC and CHS policies.
5. Ensure accurate records are kept in accordance with CHS policy and NMC guidelines.
6. Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships
7. The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title : - Registered Nurse - ICU/ITU
Trust : -Royal Devon University Healthcare Trust
Location : - Wonford Hospital, Exeter
Pay Rates : £16 - £26
Shift Patterns : - Flexible
About the Trust-
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trustwas established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide for more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital (EX31 4JB) and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) (EX2 5DW).Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our hospitals are both renowned for their research, innovation and links to universities.
Why might this job interest you?
Being an ICU/ITU nurse in the NHS is both demanding and incredibly fulfilling. It involves providing specialised, high-level care to critically ill patients who require constant monitoring and complex medical interventions. The flexibility in scheduling enables intensive care nurses to balance their professional commitments with personal responsibilities, ensuring they can provide optimal care while maintaining their well-being. It's a role that requires dedication, resilience, and a compassionate approach to ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients in intensive care units.
What you can add:
8. Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices
9. Undertake nursing assessment and evaluation to enable development of appropriate plans of care based on the needs of the individual
10. Be proficient in the delivery of care to patients
11. Ensure safe administration of drugs in accordance with NMC and CHS policies
12. Ensure accurate records are kept in accordance with CHS policy and NMC guidelines
13. Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
What you'll need:
14. A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an ICU/ITU hospital environment within the last 3 years
15. Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices
16. Ensure accurate records are kept in accordance with CHS policy and NMC guidelines
*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
The benefits we can offer you in return:
17. Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
18. Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
19. Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
20. First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
21. Our team is always happy to help- access our support line any time.
22. Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
23. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
24. Explore different wards,keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
25. Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
Apply Today
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
26. All Registered Nurse roles will be required to provide evidence of
27. Statement of NMC Registration
28. Degree /Diploma in Nursing
Experience
Essential
29. A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an ICU/ITU ward environment within the last 3 years