Job summary Advert may close early if sufficient volume of applications is reached The Intensive Care Staff Nurse will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care of patients requiring level 2 and 3 care under indirect supervision from senior staff. They are expected to be able to provide general and specialised direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organisation. Main duties of the job To be responsible for the provision of skilled, specialist nursing care to level 2 and level 3 patients within the multidisciplinary care team. There will be a requirement to supervise, on a day to day basis, qualified and newly qualified staff in achieving objectives.A registered nurse who is able to use knowledge and skills to be able to assist and support the provision of care. Additionally, will gain or utilise existing skills in the provision of safe and effective care to level 2 and level 3 patients. The department at North Tees is a busy unit delivering high quality care to both surgical and medical patients. We can provide advanced respiratory, cardiovascular and renal support as required. We are funded for ten level 3 and six level 2 patients, although can utilise the beds flexibly according to patient/service need. We are also pleased to provide an excellent Outreach service to compliment the trusts commitment to patient safety. About us At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience. We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards. We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool" Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 345-ANA7006354 Job locations University Hospital of North Tees Hardwick Road Stockton-on-Tees TS198PE Job description Job responsibilities Communications and Relationship Applies effective communication in clinical practice with a caring and compassionate attitude at all times. Utilises communication aids for complex patients who find it difficult to communicate due to sedation or mechanical reason such as tracheostomies. Establishes and maintains effective communication with individuals, the wider nursing team, and other health professional regarding patients conditions, care planning and treatments. To ensure effective communication with patients relatives and carers, explaining medical conditions, progress and investigations taking into consideration level of understanding, culture and background. Develop and maintain effective channels of communication within the team, engaging, staff at all levels. Actively manages barriers to communication across all areas of responsibility to ensure positives outcomes. Communicates regularly and effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of clinical care and service delivery, including environmental issues. To encourage the families to negotiate and take an active role in the welfare and care of their child in hospital Must be able to demonstrate the English language proficiency level required for the post Analytical and Judgement skills Working as an autonomous practitioner and part of the multi-disciplinary team to assess and implement care to patients with complex needs. Discussions with relatives, patients and service users of a sensitive nature to determine treatment escalation and care planning. Able to recognise the signs of the deteriorating patient, stabilise & manage the patient and appropriately escalate as needed. Undertake comprehensive assessments of patients and provide specialised level 2 and 3 care. Willingness to complete additional courses & enhance skills to provide specialised care at high dependency/intensive care level. Makes judgements involving straightforward job related facts or situation Planning and Organisational Skills Plans own work to understand, explain and perform care activities to meet the individuals health and wellbeing needs Will work on own initiative within their role remit planning and prioritising duties. Excellent organisational skills, effective time management skills Following successful completion of Critical Care competencies Mentor and facilitate the education of staff nurses, student nurses and HCAs alongside the clinical educator Maintain accurate and confidential Critical Care documentation Ensure accurate and timely completion of digital Critical Care documentation Be familiar with non-invasive and invasive equipment & be able to set equipment up as needed such as Nasal high flow, ventilators, transducer set and NIV. Provide skills such as venepuncture, catheterisation and removal of catheters, removal of cannulas, blood glucose monitoring, ketone monitoring, ABGs and 12 lead ECG. The post holder will be a highly trained critical care practitioner with the ability to deliver complex multi-organ support to patients. This includes but not exclusive to; -Airway management including suction both open and closed. -Advanced breathing support utilising various modes of ventilation -Advanced cardiovascular support -Advanced renal support (CVVHD) or willingness to undertake training Delivery of personal care to critically ill patients, maintaining safety of multiple indwelling adjuncts that support organ dysfunction. The post holder will be able manage invasive lines within the critical care setting and utilise them to deliver powerful medication, take bloods and monitor perfusion pressures. Perform blood gas sampling and utilise the blood gas analyser, interpret and act on results accordingly. This may involve complex changes to ventilation management. Insert/remove urinary catheter as required and be able to insert/remove a bowel management system. To provide stoma care to patients. Safe set up and cleaning of a critical care bed space ensuring all safety equipment is ready and available for immediate use. Patient/Client Care Nursing is 1:1 or 1:2 basis therefore the patients provision of care is based on a therapeutic relationship that is focused on patient complex care needs. Demonstrates expert professional / clinical competence and credibility. Ensure privacy and dignity is achieved for all patients. Ensure a safe and comfortable environment for patients, staff and visitors. Prevent hospital acquired infection by ensuring the highest standard of infection control, cleanliness and healthcare environment. Contribute to the prevention and management of untoward occurrences by responding to emergencies Act as patients advocate in all matters relating to his or her care, treatment and welfare acknowledging and incorporating cultural preferences, health beliefs and behaviours. Nursing is 1:1 or 1:2 basis therefore the patients provision of care is based on a therapeutic relationship that is focused on patient complex care needs. Demonstrates expert professional / clinical competence and credibility. Ensure privacy and dignity is achieved for all patients. Ensure a safe and comfortable environment for patients, staff and visitors. Prevent hospital acquired infection by ensuring the highest standard of infection control, cleanliness and healthcare environment. Contribute to the prevention and management of untoward occurrences by responding to emergencies Act as patients advocate in all matters relating to his or her care, treatment and welfare acknowledging and incorporating cultural preferences, health beliefs and behaviours. Job description Job responsibilities Communications and Relationship Applies effective communication in clinical practice with a caring and compassionate attitude at all times. Utilises communication aids for complex patients who find it difficult to communicate due to sedation or mechanical reason such as tracheostomies. Establishes and maintains effective communication with individuals, the wider nursing team, and other health professional regarding patients conditions, care planning and treatments. To ensure effective communication with patients relatives and carers, explaining medical conditions, progress and investigations taking into consideration level of understanding, culture and background. Develop and maintain effective channels of communication within the team, engaging, staff at all levels. Actively manages barriers to communication across all areas of responsibility to ensure positives outcomes. Communicates regularly and effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of clinical care and service delivery, including environmental issues. To encourage the families to negotiate and take an active role in the welfare and care of their child in hospital Must be able to demonstrate the English language proficiency level required for the post Analytical and Judgement skills Working as an autonomous practitioner and part of the multi-disciplinary team to assess and implement care to patients with complex needs. Discussions with relatives, patients and service users of a sensitive nature to determine treatment escalation and care planning. Able to recognise the signs of the deteriorating patient, stabilise & manage the patient and appropriately escalate as needed. Undertake comprehensive assessments of patients and provide specialised level 2 and 3 care. Willingness to complete additional courses & enhance skills to provide specialised care at high dependency/intensive care level. Makes judgements involving straightforward job related facts or situation Planning and Organisational Skills Plans own work to understand, explain and perform care activities to meet the individuals health and wellbeing needs Will work on own initiative within their role remit planning and prioritising duties. Excellent organisational skills, effective time management skills Following successful completion of Critical Care competencies Mentor and facilitate the education of staff nurses, student nurses and HCAs alongside the clinical educator Maintain accurate and confidential Critical Care documentation Ensure accurate and timely completion of digital Critical Care documentation Be familiar with non-invasive and invasive equipment & be able to set equipment up as needed such as Nasal high flow, ventilators, transducer set and NIV. Provide skills such as venepuncture, catheterisation and removal of catheters, removal of cannulas, blood glucose monitoring, ketone monitoring, ABGs and 12 lead ECG. The post holder will be a highly trained critical care practitioner with the ability to deliver complex multi-organ support to patients. This includes but not exclusive to; -Airway management including suction both open and closed. -Advanced breathing support utilising various modes of ventilation -Advanced cardiovascular support -Advanced renal support (CVVHD) or willingness to undertake training Delivery of personal care to critically ill patients, maintaining safety of multiple indwelling adjuncts that support organ dysfunction. The post holder will be able manage invasive lines within the critical care setting and utilise them to deliver powerful medication, take bloods and monitor perfusion pressures. Perform blood gas sampling and utilise the blood gas analyser, interpret and act on results accordingly. This may involve complex changes to ventilation management. Insert/remove urinary catheter as required and be able to insert/remove a bowel management system. To provide stoma care to patients. Safe set up and cleaning of a critical care bed space ensuring all safety equipment is ready and available for immediate use. Patient/Client Care Nursing is 1:1 or 1:2 basis therefore the patients provision of care is based on a therapeutic relationship that is focused on patient complex care needs. Demonstrates expert professional / clinical competence and credibility. Ensure privacy and dignity is achieved for all patients. Ensure a safe and comfortable environment for patients, staff and visitors. Prevent hospital acquired infection by ensuring the highest standard of infection control, cleanliness and healthcare environment. Contribute to the prevention and management of untoward occurrences by responding to emergencies Act as patients advocate in all matters relating to his or her care, treatment and welfare acknowledging and incorporating cultural preferences, health beliefs and behaviours. Nursing is 1:1 or 1:2 basis therefore the patients provision of care is based on a therapeutic relationship that is focused on patient complex care needs. Demonstrates expert professional / clinical competence and credibility. Ensure privacy and dignity is achieved for all patients. Ensure a safe and comfortable environment for patients, staff and visitors. Prevent hospital acquired infection by ensuring the highest standard of infection control, cleanliness and healthcare environment. Contribute to the prevention and management of untoward occurrences by responding to emergencies Act as patients advocate in all matters relating to his or her care, treatment and welfare acknowledging and incorporating cultural preferences, health beliefs and behaviours. Person Specification Shortlisting Criteria Essential Qualifications: Registered RN with valid NMC pin Experience : Hospital setting experience Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients, families, and colleagues. IT Proficiency: Competence in using electronic patient records and other healthcare IT systems. Skills: Proficient in advanced life support, ventilator management, and critical care monitoring Desirable Teamwork: Strong ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Adaptability: Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations. Leadership: Experience in mentoring junior staff or leading nursing teams in a critical care environment. Person Specification Shortlisting Criteria Essential Qualifications: Registered RN with valid NMC pin Experience : Hospital setting experience Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients, families, and colleagues. IT Proficiency: Competence in using electronic patient records and other healthcare IT systems. Skills: Proficient in advanced life support, ventilator management, and critical care monitoring Desirable Teamwork: Strong ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Adaptability: Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations. Leadership: Experience in mentoring junior staff or leading nursing teams in a 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 Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Address University Hospital of North Tees Hardwick Road Stockton-on-Tees TS198PE Employer's website https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)