Job summary We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 nurse who is interested in a career in our Specialist Critical Care Unit. You must have recent acute care experience. If you are successfully appointed to this role and complete a 6 month probationary period you will be eligible for a two stage New Starter Premium of £1500 in total. You will receive £500 after six months in post and another £1000 on the one year anniversary of your start date. Please be aware that this is for new employees only, therefore bank staff and any returners within 12 months would not be eligible. Help with relocation will be considered Main duties of the job The post holder will work as part of a team to provide a safe, effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. They will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care under indirect supervision from senior staff. To assist in your learning we will support you in completing the CC3N STEP 1 foundation programme for Critical Care. We are a 5 bedded Critical Care Unit. We care for a variety of different specialities - reconstructive plastic surgery, reconstructive head & neck cancer surgery, maxillofacial trauma and major burn patients requiring HDU / ITU level of care. If you are keen to gain new skills and knowledge in a specialist area, we can offer you wonderful development opportunities while working as part of the multi-disciplinary team. We are keen to enhance the skills and knowledge of our staff with the use of simulation training, educational development days and completion of CCU competencies. Rotation on to night duties is a requirement of the role. About us Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond. A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes. At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends. Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning. Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum - Plus £1500 New Starter Premium Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 276-6998617-AC Job locations Queen Victoria Hospital East Grinstead RH19 3DZ Job description Job responsibilities Caring for 1 x level 3 patient or 2 x level 2 patients ABCDE assessments Caring for ventilated patients Caring for patients with altered airways Post-operative care, including surgical flap monitoring, drain management, fluid management, physiological observation management. Management of major burn patients Wound care management Nutrition management Administration of medications Completion of transfer course and transfer of patients Competent in ELS Analysing blood gases Cardiac monitoring use of Lidco Job description Job responsibilities Caring for 1 x level 3 patient or 2 x level 2 patients ABCDE assessments Caring for ventilated patients Caring for patients with altered airways Post-operative care, including surgical flap monitoring, drain management, fluid management, physiological observation management. Management of major burn patients Wound care management Nutrition management Administration of medications Completion of transfer course and transfer of patients Competent in ELS Analysing blood gases Cardiac monitoring use of Lidco Person Specification Qualification Essential NMC Registration Desirable ILS / ALS Course ERAM / ALERT Course Skills Essential Good interpersonal and communication skills IT literate Ability to demonstrate initiative Prioritising skills Flexible Experience Essential Competent in basic wound management Post registration experience in acute care setting Working within a MDT Desirable Previous Critical Care experience Person Specification Qualification Essential NMC Registration Desirable ILS / ALS Course ERAM / ALERT Course Skills Essential Good interpersonal and communication skills IT literate Ability to demonstrate initiative Prioritising skills Flexible Experience Essential Competent in basic wound management Post registration experience in acute care setting Working within a MDT Desirable Previous Critical Care experience 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 Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Victoria Hospital East Grinstead RH19 3DZ Employer's website https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)