Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive, highly motivated and passionate individual with expert Critical Care nursing skills to become part of the Education Team in Critical Care based at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, working in partnership with our Trust colleagues at Peterborough City Hospital with cross site work.Hinchingbrooke Critical Care Unit is a 10 bedded unit, funded to a dependency of 5, and supports a hospital campus with 250 plus beds. There are plans to rebuild and expand the Hinchingbrooke Hospital site over the next few years, and this will be an exciting phase in the development of the Critical Care Unit.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to educate and develop a team of staff, and role model the development of compassionate nursing skills promoting patient safety within the unit, ensuring the team is dedicated to delivering excellent care. The post holder needs to demonstrate the Trust's values and promote team working within the Unit and cross site with the wider role will consist of educator days.Opportunities exists to develop educational, managerial and leadership skills, with support of the Lead Nurse and Matron, and the wider resources available at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.
About us
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
1. Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
2. Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
3. Flexible working opportunities;
4. Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
5. Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
6. Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
7. Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
8. On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
9. Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
10. Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
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
Provide a professional role model to staff working in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct for nurses, midwives and health model highly skilled practice and interpersonal skills in the planning, delivery and provision, evaluation and supervision of care for critically ill patients and significant others.Appropriately report any act or omission that adversely affects care.Communicate openly with all staff and disciplines, hold responsibility to promote and ensure principles of good teamwork and harmonious working relationships are maintained within the a pro-active leader within the departmental team, initiating, undertaking and supervising practice development projects, innovation and ongoing development of the department.
Educating and supporting learners to high standard.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
11. Registered General Nurse
12. Critical Care Course
13. Mentorship or equivalent teaching qualification
14. Related degree/Level 6 study
Desirable
15. PG Cert
Experience
Essential
16. Recent Critical care experience (minimum 2 years)
17. Ability to support less experienced staff
18. Able to deliver high specialist care
Desirable
19. Previous experience at Band 6
Key skills
Essential
20. Role model
21. Can demonstrate initiative
22. Comprehensive IT skills
23. Excelent leadership and motivational skills
24. Ability to teach others
25. Team Player