Job summary Our Critical Care Services is offering a great opportunity to ambitious and motivated Band 5 Staff Nurses to explore a career in critical care and to transform the patient care. You will be based in the Critical Care Department at Hinchingbrooks Hospital which is a 10 bed combined intensive and high dependency care unit treating around 650 patients a year. Cross site work at Peterborough City Hospital in Peterborough may be required. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team in delivering a high quality patient centred care in a busy, challenging and complex environment. You should have NMC registration and 6 months post qualification experience within an acute clinical setting. In exchange for your services, our excellent clinical educators' team will provide you with a comprehensive induction and training programme where theoretical knowledge will be combine with practical skills required for you to perform at the best of your capabilities. Join the Critical Care services and help us deliver an outstanding patient care and experience Main duties of the job Your practice will be evidenced based and supported by critical care guidelines, policies and competencies. You will ensure critically ill patients receive safe and individualised care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care. You will maintain accurate records and documentation appropriate to care delivery in accordance with information governance requirements. You will communicate clearly and accurately with colleagues and shift leader about clinical condition of patients while making clinical judgements involving complex information, within limitations of skills and knowledge. You will maintain professional relationships and excellent communication with patients and relatives, ensuring there needs are met with sensitivity and empathy. You will conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times, acting as a positive role model to peers and junior staff. You will ensure your own personal and professional development as well as supervise and teach junior members of staff 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: 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); Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme: Flexible working opportunities; Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays; Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role; Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment; Access to our in-house physiotherapy service; On-site canteens offering subsidised meals; Subsidised staff parking (currently free); 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. Date posted 31 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 176-S-7065605 Job locations Hinchingbrooke Hospital Hinchingbrooke Park Huntingdon PE29 6NT Job description Job responsibilities Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Code of Conduct for nurses, midwives and health visitors. To ensure that the rights, dignity and confidentiality of the patient are protected at all times. Act as the patients advocate, communicate and actively contribute to multidisciplinary decision making regarding patient care. Communicate openly with all staff and disciplines, promote and ensure principles of good teamwork and harmonious working relationships are maintained within the department. Prioritise patient care and workload effectively whilst providing support for both junior and senior staff. Maintain professional relationships and excellent communication with patients and relatives, ensuring there needs are met with sensitivity and empathy. Work effectively as a multidisciplinary team to ensure standards of care are maintained Working within the senior nursing team, take responsibility for unit development projects, link nurse activities or rolling out of Trust initiatives to colleagues. Be proactive in the identification of personal developmental and learning needs. To be self-directed in seeking out and using resources to meet such needs. Contribute to the development and maintenance of a working environment conducive to learning, peer support and team development. Facilitate others within a learning experience and act as mentor/assessor to junior staff, pre and post registration students. Provide health information to patients and significant others based on as assessment of need for information and in context of the current situation. Contribute to evidence based practice through own learning and professional updating. Contribute to the dissemination and implementation of research findings. Take charge of a cohort of patients within the department if required following completion of internal development programme, supervising other staff and ensuring patient safety in the absence of Sister or deputy. Ensure compliance with the Trusts Health and Safety and Risk Management Policies and procedures. Maintain the health, safety and welfare of staff, patients or other third parties visiting the department or general areas of the Trust. Job description Job responsibilities Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Code of Conduct for nurses, midwives and health visitors. To ensure that the rights, dignity and confidentiality of the patient are protected at all times. Act as the patients advocate, communicate and actively contribute to multidisciplinary decision making regarding patient care. Communicate openly with all staff and disciplines, promote and ensure principles of good teamwork and harmonious working relationships are maintained within the department. Prioritise patient care and workload effectively whilst providing support for both junior and senior staff. Maintain professional relationships and excellent communication with patients and relatives, ensuring there needs are met with sensitivity and empathy. Work effectively as a multidisciplinary team to ensure standards of care are maintained Working within the senior nursing team, take responsibility for unit development projects, link nurse activities or rolling out of Trust initiatives to colleagues. Be proactive in the identification of personal developmental and learning needs. To be self-directed in seeking out and using resources to meet such needs. Contribute to the development and maintenance of a working environment conducive to learning, peer support and team development. Facilitate others within a learning experience and act as mentor/assessor to junior staff, pre and post registration students. Provide health information to patients and significant others based on as assessment of need for information and in context of the current situation. Contribute to evidence based practice through own learning and professional updating. Contribute to the dissemination and implementation of research findings. Take charge of a cohort of patients within the department if required following completion of internal development programme, supervising other staff and ensuring patient safety in the absence of Sister or deputy. Ensure compliance with the Trusts Health and Safety and Risk Management Policies and procedures. Maintain the health, safety and welfare of staff, patients or other third parties visiting the department or general areas of the Trust. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Evidence of ongoing professional development Desirable Accredited Critical Care or High Dependency course Accredited mentorship course Relevant healthcare related degree Experience Essential Post Registration experience within an Acute care area Desirable Experience within Critical Care environment Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Evidence of ongoing professional development Desirable Accredited Critical Care or High Dependency course Accredited mentorship course Relevant healthcare related degree Experience Essential Post Registration experience within an Acute care area Desirable Experience within Critical Care environment Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Address Hinchingbrooke Hospital Hinchingbrooke Park Huntingdon PE29 6NT Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)