Staff Nurse, ITU

We are seeking a committed and passionate Staff Nurse to join our Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU) team at Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The ITU is an 11-15 bedded adult general critical care unit with both planned and unplanned (emergency) admissions. As a Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for planning and delivering effective and high-quality nursing care for level 1-3 patients within the critical care unit. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing clinical expertise and supervising junior nursing staff, healthcare assistants, and other learners.

The salary for this role is £33,677 to £40,996 per annum.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and delivering effective and high-quality nursing care for level 1-3 patients within the critical care unit
• Supervision and direction of junior nursing staff, healthcare assistants, and other learners
• Managing care on a day-to-day basis for all patients in the clinical area in the absence of more senior colleagues
• Assisting in the management of resources and contributing to the corporate agenda
• Developing Critical Care knowledge and skills while completing the Band 5 Critical Care development programme
• Promoting a quality service using research and evidence-based practice

Requirements:

• Supervised practice in an acute area
• 6 months acute ward experience
• NMC PIN
• Well-motivated, good team player, flexible, and adaptable
• Able to prioritise workload

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Full range of NHS benefits and discounts
• Structured orientation and induction programme
• Education pathway, which is competency-based
• Opportunity to undertake Critical Care courses

If you are passionate about delivering high standards of patient care and making a difference, we want to hear from you.