Job summary
Employer heading
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
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
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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