Job summary
Take your career to the next level! Become a Critical Care Nurse!
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 Peterborough City Hospital which is a 16 bed combined intensive and high dependency care unit treating around 650 patients a year. Cross site work at Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Huntingdon 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.
For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Janine Seal, Critical care Educator on .
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:
1. 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);
2. Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
3. Flexible working opportunities;
4. Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
5. Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
6. Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
7. Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
8. On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
9. Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
10. 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
11. Registered General Nurse (RGN)
12. Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
13. An accredited Critical Care or High Dependency Course
14. Accredited mentorship course
15. Relevant healthcare related degree
Experience
Essential
16. Post Registration experience within an Acute care area
Desirable
17. Experience within Critical Care environment