Job summary Would you like to join a committed and passionate team of nurses? Are you looking for the challenge of working in a dynamic innovative Critical Care unit? If you are passionate about delivering high standards of patient care and making a difference, then we want to hear from you. Our ITU is an 11-15 bedded adult general critical care unit with both planned and unplanned (emergency) admissions. Our patient group is incredibly diverse, representing the breadth of specialities supported by our intensivist. We value the personal skills, experience and qualities that every member of staff brings, creating a dynamic, knowledgeable and supportive team. Opportunities are available for progression, within the department. Registered Nurses have options for further professional developments. All successful candidates will benefit from a structured orientation and induction programme run by our established Education team. Staff will follow an education pathway, which is competency based (using the Critical Care National Competency Framework). There will also be opportunity to undertake Critical Care course. Main duties of the job You will be responsible for; Planning and delivering effective and high quality nursing care for level 1 - 3 patients within the critical care unit, utilising a patient centred model of practice and all available resources to provide excellence in practice, provide clinical expertise and work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Supervision and direction of junior nursing staff, healthcare assistants and other learners. Manage care on a day-to-day basis for all patients in the clinical area in the absence of more senior colleagues, utilising knowledge of standards, policies and procedures outlined by the hospital. Assisting in the management of resources and contribute to the corporate agenda. Developing Critical Care knowledge and skills while completing the Band 5 Critical Care development programme. Supervising and mentoring student nurses and unqualified nursing staff. Promoting a quality service using research and evidence-based practice You will be able; To be professionally accountable and responsible for the nursing care of a group of patients or patient requiring critical care nursing. To be aware of the potential misuse of critical care specific equipment that can cause harm up-to and including death of the patient. To be responsible for the immediate management of critically ill patient in ICU and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team ensure that patients receive optimum care. About us Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey. We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care. We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures. We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement On-site Nurseries On-site staff cafes On-site parking Support in career development Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org Date posted 07 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £31,469 to £38,308 a year per annum inc. HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 323-NM3011-RT Job locations Ashford & St Peter's Hospital NHS Trust Guildford road Chertsey KT16 0PZ Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential. Person Specification Experience Essential Supervised practice in an acute area Able to comply with job description Desirable Previous experience at Band 5 in acute clinical area Personal attributes and skills Essential Well motivated, good team player Flexible & adaptable Able to prioritise workload Desirable Counselling skills Able to problem solve effectively Person Specification Experience Essential Supervised practice in an acute area Able to comply with job description Desirable Previous experience at Band 5 in acute clinical area Personal attributes and skills Essential Well motivated, good team player Flexible & adaptable Able to prioritise workload Desirable Counselling skills Able to problem solve effectively 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. 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. 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 Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Ashford & St Peter's Hospital NHS Trust Guildford road Chertsey KT16 0PZ Employer's website https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)