This is an exciting time for intensive care as the service continues to develop. We are currently seeking energetic, enthusiastic and passionate staff nurses who are keen, to develop to join our BHT Intensive care team, based at Wycombe Hospital ICU. The successful post holder will be expected to work across site on a regular basis at the ICU based in Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
The post holder will be a member of the nursing team caring for critically ill patients in a highly complex environment. He/she is responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of the individualised care offered to patients and their families. The staff nurse is expected to deliver essential nursing care without direct supervision. With decreasing levels of supervision the staff nurse will carry out effective assessment of the needs of the critically ill patient and plan, deliver and evaluate the care required. Post Foundation Gateway staff nurses will supervise junior nurses, support staff and students.
Acts at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and Scope of Practice
Ensure planned nursing care is delivered safely and effectively, respecting the views, culture and beliefs of the patient and their family.
Recognises situations that are beyond the scope of own competence and
informs the shift leader or doctor promptly.
Conducts a comprehensive assessment of the patient at the beginning of each shift and devises an individual plan of care for evaluation throughout the day.
Participate in a competency based training programme to develop the specialist
Nursing practice skills required to manage a critically ill patient. For example: Care Planning, Physical assessment skills, Care of the ventilated patient ,Managing complex drugs and infusions Preparing and administering intravenous drugs ,Utilising haemodynamic monitoring tools & Renal support
Cares for dying patients and their families with sensitivity, providing information and support.
Be involved in the organ donation process as appropriate.
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
• We’recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
This advert closes on Sunday 16 Mar 2025