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Job summary

Main area
ICU
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Part time hours in excess of 22.5 hours per week considered)
Job ref
193-ICUSSNJULY24B6-SSN
Employer
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Town
Reading
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
31/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust logo

Senior Staff Nurse - ICU

Band 6

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.  The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.  This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust.  Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us.  We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.  

 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our 18 bedded Intensive Care Unit for a caring, highly motivated and enthusiastic band 6 Senior Staff Nurse. You must have a recognised ICU course and have a passion for delivering person centered care with kindness, confidence and expertise. Confidential and effective varied communication is paramount.

You will be provided with a structured orientation program, followed by continuing opportunities for development. We offer flexible working within a friendly, safe and supportive environment.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as a highly skilled practitioner and will be responsible for the delivery of patient -focused programmes of care, which address the complex and changing health and wellbeing needs of critical care patients. The post holder will be in charge of a Pod on a regular basis liaising with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will be expected to assist in the effective induction, mentorship and support of new staff and students.

Working for our organisation

At the Royal Berkshire we have a rich history for providing healthcare to the people of Reading, West Berkshire and South Oxfordshire stretching back over 180 years. We are always looking ahead to the challenges of the future and the health and well-being of the people we serve. 

We were voted ICU Trust Of The Year in 2022 by the Intensive Care Society and as an Intensive Care Unit we are proud to have been successful in achieving university accreditation with the University of Reading. 

Critical Care services at the RBH have been rated as Good by the CQC. We are driven by our CARE values and our strong learning culture, and we work hard to listen and engage all staff working at the trust.

Located just forty miles west of London those living in Reading enjoy great transport links, with a frequent train service and just a 25 minute journey to the heart of the capital London.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Practices in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal codes of the Nursing and Midwifery Council and Trust’s protocols and guidelines.

Demonstrates ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients/families and carers. Demonstrates concise, accurate, timely record keeping. Supports more junior staff and students to deliver high standards of effective, patient centred care. Displays good analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations. Develops insight into evidence underpinning care.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NMC registered
  • Nationally recognised critical care course
  • Nationally recognised mentorship qualification
Desirable criteria
  • PILS trained

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of post qualification experience ideally in speciality as band 5 or 6
  • Paediatric critical care experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.National Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nicola Davies
Job title
Lead Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0118 322 7249
Additional information

Rachel Crisford - Lead Nurse 0118 322 7249

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