Job summary We are recruiting for band 6 nurse with experience following completion of their critical care course to join the Critical Care Team based at Ealing, London North West Healthcare NHS Trust. The Critical Care Unit consists of a 12 bedded Intensive Care / HDU Unit. This is a unique opportunity for a qualified candidate or individual with the relevant Critical Care Nursing Course to join the expanding and developing team within Critical Care. We have an additional 24 bedded ICU at Northwick Park and 8 bedded Enhanced Care Unit within LNWUH and at times you will be required to support one of the other units that is not your base site. As a Critical Care Unit we specialise in providing a high standard of medical and post-operative care for patients undergoing a variety of procedures and interventions. Emergency admissions are via our busy Accident and Emergency, one of the busiest units in the country. The majority of our admissions have multiple and diverse care requirements that necessitate advanced organ support such as respiratory, renal and cardiovascular interventions and treatments. We work closely with the multiple specialities within the Trust including St Marks, with our Local Critical Care Network and National units. Main duties of the job The post-holder may be required to manage and supervise shifts in ICU on a shift basis and this could entail working on either sites. They will assist in the training and development of junior staff, nursing students and other trainees attached to the unit. The post-holder may take direct responsibility for a patient or be supervising the work of other nurses. The band 6 nurse will support the Senior Nurse Critical Care and the Unit's Team Leaders in delivering the Trust's key performance targets in the area of critical care. Other key relationships include the ICU/ HDU multidisciplinary team (MDT), the lecturer practitioner ICU / HDU and site practitioners. The post-holder will have supervisory, clinical and teaching responsibilities with the emphasis of the post always being to deliver the highest possible standard of care to patients. Ensures the implementation of protocols and practice guidelines within own nursing practice. Facilitating the delivery of high quality evidence based care while working in close relationship with the MDT. Will assist the PDNs and Team Leaders (TL) by acting as coach and mentor to anmed nurses, students or other health care workers (HCW) attached to the Unit. About us London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 337-NP-8572AC Job locations Intensive care / HDU, Ealing Hospital Site based Uxbridge Road Southall UB1 3HW Job description Job responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Responsibilities o Provides direct clinical care to critically ill adults (ITU and HDU Patients) within Critical Care across the trust. o Will be developing specialist skills in the care of critically ill patient to include assessment, delivery and evaluation of care. May take direct responsibility for a patient or be supervising the work of other nurses. o Ensures the implementation of protocols and practice guidelines within own nursing practice. Facilitating the delivery of high quality evidence based care while working in close relationship with the ICU MDT o Will assist ICU LP and Team Leaders (TL) by acting as coach and mentor to named nurses, students or other health care workers (HCW) attached to the Unit. May be involved in formal teaching. o May assist in setting up equipment in other wards and departments and giving nursing advice. Leadership and Management o Participates in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practices within ICU. o Promotes a positive culture towards achieving a standard of excellence in own practice and specialty. Acts as a role model for other staff. o May be required to supervise and co-ordinate the work of others in the absence of a more senior nurse. o Reports any staff shortages, equipment or supplies issues to a Senior Nurse and assists in solving such shortages where possible. o Reports any untoward incidents/complaints to Senior Nurse. Ensures the maintenance of a safe working environment for self and others. o Contributes to the retention of staff within ICU. o Acts as a member of the ICU Nurses group Knowledge, Training and Skills o Will be developing specialist knowledge in critical care nursing that is underpinned by sound theory as well as practical skills. Is able to adapt their knowledge and skills to a rapidly changing, highly technical environment. o Is required to maintain professional registration and own personal development. Will attend regular mandatory training. o Will develop management and leadership skills both through education and experience. Develops an understanding of the place of critical care within the Trust. Working relationships and communication o In day-to-day activity will undertake verbal communication with co- workers, patients and their families. Written reports will be made in clinical notes and ensures appropriate patient records are maintained. o May co-ordinate daily activity in ICU, liaising with the ICU multidisciplinary team (ICU MDT) as well as with other departments and agencies to ensure optimum care. o Will foster strong clinical relationships with medical practitioners, ward and site management teams as well as AHPs ensuring nursing input into clinical treatment. o Will work with the LP ICU and Senior Nurse Critical Care to facilitate research based practice on the Unit. o Will assist the Senior Nurse Critical Care together with the senior team in the overall management of the unit and the LP ICU in mentoring of nursing students. o Financial Responsibility o Ensures that ICU is maintained in good order, that supplies are adequate and that equipment is clean and in working order. o Encourages the economical use of resources including staff, supplies and equipment within ICU. Service Development and Improvement o Contributes to the development of critical care nursing within the Trust. May assist with specific improvement projects, practice developments or clinical protocols. o Participates in Unit, Hospital or Trust forums and projects as required. Responsibility for Dealing with Difficult Situations o Learns to cope with variable, unpredictable workloads including medical emergencies or other highly charged situations. o Deals with multiple inputs while coordinating individual patient care. o In contact with critical illness and death among patient group. As well as supporting relatives in distress. Learns to recognise and support distress among co-workers. o Reports to Senior Nurse Critical Care any untoward event. Recognises the need to seek advice or clarification from senior staff for the benefit of patient and staff safety. Physical Working Conditions and Environment o While based in ICU may work in other clinical locations on the site or within the Trust. Is able to escort patients to other Hospitals. o Physical skills/tasks are based around the assessment, investigation and treatment of critically ill patients and the co-ordination of their care by the ICU MDT. Includes the administration of complex drug therapies, renal replacement therapy, respiratory support therapies, monitoring and transfer skills. o May be exposed on an everyday basis to body fluids, harmful substances, infectious diseases and ionizing radiation. o Is responsible for the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors to ICU. Any Other Aspects of the Role o Will support peoples equality, diversity and rights. o Will carry out their duties with due regard to Unit and Trust policies and promote the compliance of others to do the same. Job description Job responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Responsibilities o Provides direct clinical care to critically ill adults (ITU and HDU Patients) within Critical Care across the trust. o Will be developing specialist skills in the care of critically ill patient to include assessment, delivery and evaluation of care. May take direct responsibility for a patient or be supervising the work of other nurses. o Ensures the implementation of protocols and practice guidelines within own nursing practice. Facilitating the delivery of high quality evidence based care while working in close relationship with the ICU MDT o Will assist ICU LP and Team Leaders (TL) by acting as coach and mentor to named nurses, students or other health care workers (HCW) attached to the Unit. May be involved in formal teaching. o May assist in setting up equipment in other wards and departments and giving nursing advice. Leadership and Management o Participates in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practices within ICU. o Promotes a positive culture towards achieving a standard of excellence in own practice and specialty. Acts as a role model for other staff. o May be required to supervise and co-ordinate the work of others in the absence of a more senior nurse. o Reports any staff shortages, equipment or supplies issues to a Senior Nurse and assists in solving such shortages where possible. o Reports any untoward incidents/complaints to Senior Nurse. Ensures the maintenance of a safe working environment for self and others. o Contributes to the retention of staff within ICU. o Acts as a member of the ICU Nurses group Knowledge, Training and Skills o Will be developing specialist knowledge in critical care nursing that is underpinned by sound theory as well as practical skills. Is able to adapt their knowledge and skills to a rapidly changing, highly technical environment. o Is required to maintain professional registration and own personal development. Will attend regular mandatory training. o Will develop management and leadership skills both through education and experience. Develops an understanding of the place of critical care within the Trust. Working relationships and communication o In day-to-day activity will undertake verbal communication with co- workers, patients and their families. Written reports will be made in clinical notes and ensures appropriate patient records are maintained. o May co-ordinate daily activity in ICU, liaising with the ICU multidisciplinary team (ICU MDT) as well as with other departments and agencies to ensure optimum care. o Will foster strong clinical relationships with medical practitioners, ward and site management teams as well as AHPs ensuring nursing input into clinical treatment. o Will work with the LP ICU and Senior Nurse Critical Care to facilitate research based practice on the Unit. o Will assist the Senior Nurse Critical Care together with the senior team in the overall management of the unit and the LP ICU in mentoring of nursing students. o Financial Responsibility o Ensures that ICU is maintained in good order, that supplies are adequate and that equipment is clean and in working order. o Encourages the economical use of resources including staff, supplies and equipment within ICU. Service Development and Improvement o Contributes to the development of critical care nursing within the Trust. May assist with specific improvement projects, practice developments or clinical protocols. o Participates in Unit, Hospital or Trust forums and projects as required. Responsibility for Dealing with Difficult Situations o Learns to cope with variable, unpredictable workloads including medical emergencies or other highly charged situations. o Deals with multiple inputs while coordinating individual patient care. o In contact with critical illness and death among patient group. As well as supporting relatives in distress. Learns to recognise and support distress among co-workers. o Reports to Senior Nurse Critical Care any untoward event. Recognises the need to seek advice or clarification from senior staff for the benefit of patient and staff safety. Physical Working Conditions and Environment o While based in ICU may work in other clinical locations on the site or within the Trust. Is able to escort patients to other Hospitals. o Physical skills/tasks are based around the assessment, investigation and treatment of critically ill patients and the co-ordination of their care by the ICU MDT. Includes the administration of complex drug therapies, renal replacement therapy, respiratory support therapies, monitoring and transfer skills. o May be exposed on an everyday basis to body fluids, harmful substances, infectious diseases and ionizing radiation. o Is responsible for the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors to ICU. Any Other Aspects of the Role o Will support peoples equality, diversity and rights. o Will carry out their duties with due regard to Unit and Trust policies and promote the compliance of others to do the same. Person Specification Essential Education / Qualifications Essential Minimum of 6 months experience post successful passing of Critical Care Course Achieved grade (60 credits ) / 6 months experience post course Supervision and assessment experience Evidence of continual professional development Basic Life support compliance Desirable Should be working towards a degree if not achieved on qualifying Valid ILS Certificate Knowledge and experience Essential Significant experience at Band 5 in Critical Care Up to date knowledge of Critical Care Practice Experienced in utilising and promoting sound clinical practice Understanding needs of learners in ICU/HDU Desirable Previous ward management experience Skills,Abilities and Attributes Essential Organizational and leadership skills Proven Communication skills, both wirtten and oral Flexible to change Proven teaching and assessing skills Able to prioritise and meet deadlines and manage difficult situations effectively Able to use initiative and work well within a team Other requirements Essential Relaible work record Committed to providing the high standards of quality care through patient focused principles HEART VALUES Essential Demonstrates commitment to Trust HEART values-Honesty,Equality,Accountability, Respect and Team work Person Specification Essential Education / Qualifications Essential Minimum of 6 months experience post successful passing of Critical Care Course Achieved grade (60 credits ) / 6 months experience post course Supervision and assessment experience Evidence of continual professional development Basic Life support compliance Desirable Should be working towards a degree if not achieved on qualifying Valid ILS Certificate Knowledge and experience Essential Significant experience at Band 5 in Critical Care Up to date knowledge of Critical Care Practice Experienced in utilising and promoting sound clinical practice Understanding needs of learners in ICU/HDU Desirable Previous ward management experience Skills,Abilities and Attributes Essential Organizational and leadership skills Proven Communication skills, both wirtten and oral Flexible to change Proven teaching and assessing skills Able to prioritise and meet deadlines and manage difficult situations effectively Able to use initiative and work well within a team Other requirements Essential Relaible work record Committed to providing the high standards of quality care through patient focused principles HEART VALUES Essential Demonstrates commitment to Trust HEART values-Honesty,Equality,Accountability, Respect and Team work 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 London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Address Intensive care / HDU, Ealing Hospital Site based Uxbridge Road Southall UB1 3HW Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)