Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Main duties of the job
GICU are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity for a customer focused, friendly and enthusiastic individual, as part of our expanding service. UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitate your career progression.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working. Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You will need to have:
* First level Registered Nurse
* A Critical Care qualification
* Evidence of supporting learners in practice experience
* Evidence of management experience
* Clinical and Leadership Ability
* Up to date experience of working in a Critical Care setting
* Good interpersonal, communication skills
The Successful Candidate Will Be Required To
* Take charge of the Unit on a regular basis in the absence of a senior nurse
* Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care, providing support to other members of the multidisciplinary team
* Lead, motivate and supervise the professional work of nursing staff at Band 5 and below, exercising good leadership and control
* Cover the full range of shifts (nights and days) and have flexibility to cover any day of the week
If you enjoy the challenge of working in a busy environment and you are looking for a position which will challenge and stretch you then this is the post for you.
Person specification
Trust Values
* Patients first
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Skills and competencies
* Communication
* Problem solving
* Leadership
* Teamwork
* General IT skills
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
* Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
* Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
* Significant post registration experience / qualification / training, including experience and knowledge within relevant speciality
* Ward management experience
* Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
* Experience in an acute hospital setting
* Provide evidence of supporting / managing a range of learners in practice
* Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
* Ability to demonstrate clinical decision making and judgement
* Commitment to the post and Care Group responsibilities
* Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
* Experience in handling adverse events and complaints
* Appraisal skills
* Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
* Some insight into budget management
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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