An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive, highly motivated and passionate individual with expert Critical Care nursing skills to become part of the senior Critical Care team based at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, working in partnership with our Trust colleagues at Peterborough City Hospital with cross site clinical 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.
The post holder will be required to lead 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 organisation.
The role will consist of ward manager days, clinical long days and night shifts.
Opportunities exists to develop managerial and leadership skills, with support of the Lead Nurse and Matron, and the wider resources available at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.
This post is a 12 month Fixed Term/Secondment.
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.
Provide a professional role model to staff working in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct for nurses, midwives and health visitors.
Role 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 department.
Be a pro-active leader within the departmental team, initiating, undertaking and supervising practice development projects, innovation and ongoing development of the department.
Promote a calm, quiet, caring and dignified environment which is conducive to generating confidence in patients, staff and visitors at all times.
This advert closes on Sunday 23 Feb 2025