[ref. u55362301] Band 5 Staff Nurse EICU & EHDU - Royal Brompton Hospital
Guy’s and St Thomas’ is among the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.
Guy’s is home to the largest dental school in Europe and a £160 million Cancer Centre opened in 2016. As part of our commitment to provide care closer to home, in 2017 we also opened a cancer centre and a kidney treatment centre at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup.St Thomas’ has one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest emergency departments in London. It is also home to Evelina London Children’s Hospital.
Evelina London cares for local children in Lambeth and Southwark and provides specialist services across south east England including cardiac, renal and critical care services. We lead a number of specialist service networks aiming to ensure children are treated locally where possible, but have access to specialist expertise when they need it.Our community services include health visiting, school nursing and support for families of children with long-term conditions.
Our adult community services teams deliver care at the heart of the local communities we serve, working in partnership with GPs, local authorities and other healthcare and voluntary sector organisations. Working with our partners in Lambeth and Southwark, we are focusing on new ways of working to improve care for local patients.
In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.
We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King’s Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King’s College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities including an MHRA accredited Phase I clinical trials unit.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of ‘good’.Our adult community services achieved a rating of ‘outstanding’.
The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS.We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients.
We have one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes anywhere in the NHS.
Job overview
This advert is open to all applicants with an active NMC PIN. If you think this post is appropriate for you, but do not have an active NMC Pin (e.g. applying from overseas), please do contact the Nursing recruitment team on [email protected]
Would you like to join our dynamic and inclusive nursing team?
Work with us and develop specialist skills in the management of advanced Critical Care therapies for critically ill adults.
Candidates will ideally have prior experience in recovery or critical care nursing. Experience in cardiac nursing is desirable although not essential. We require all applicants to have experience in an acute surgical setting. Induction and training will be tailored to suit the individual candidates needs and provide support for those with minimal experience of caring for level 2 & 3 patients
The unit offers a variety of development opportunities to successful candidates, including critical care diploma/degree modules as well as a range of in-house study days.
Main duties of the job
The post is working within Critical Care at the Royal Brompton hospital in Elizabeth intensive care and High Dependency Unit.
The post holder will work under the supervision of the ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of nursing care and staff development, as part of the ward team.
To be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of student nurses and unqualified staff in Critical Care.
The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care with provisions of preceptorship/mentorship.
To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified.
Working for our organisation
Elizabeth intensive care and High Dependency Unit- We are an 18 beds level 2 Cardio-respiratory HDU with the ability to flex Level 3 beds
- We are a specialist centre for adult congenital heart disease and lung conditions such as Interstitial Lung Disease and Cystic Fibrosis.
- Cardiac output monitoring
- Non invasive ventilation
- Impella
- Intra aortic balloon pump
- Hemofiltration
- Advanced pain relief techniques
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Patient/customer care (both direct & indirect)- Ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to the Trust standard.
- Under supervision participate in conducting nursing audit to achieve the agreed standards.
- Under the supervision of the Sister/Charge Nurse contribute to and participate in the process of setting goals and benchmarking standards of care.
- In conjunction with the staff team contribute to developing and maintaining a ward /department ethos and provide a standard approach to the delivery of excellent nursing care.
- Demonstrate through a holistic approach to nursing care and day to day clinical issues an understanding of evidence based practice.
- To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.
- To be aware of the Trust’s framework of clinical governance within the ward or department area, seeking advice or guidance where necessary.
- Identify and report clinical risks to the ward/departmental manager/modern matron so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy.
- To provide a suitable and safe environment for the physical, psychological and spiritual well-being of staff, patients/clients and their relatives/carers, seeking guidance or advice where necessary.
- Record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with Trust policies and assist in any investigations as required.
- To take charge, whilst being supervised, of the clinical needs of a group of defined patients and/or ward or department on occasion prioritising workload according to changing clinical need for a shift.
- Collaborating with other members of the ward team to ensure the patients needs are met to a consistently high standard.
- To delegate tasks and activities to a range of team members in relation to patient care (for example when taking supervised charge or as a link nurse)
- To actively promote a healthy lifestyle for patients and staff in line with national strategy requirements.
- Demonstrate research awareness when carrying out patient care.
- To demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations.
- Contribute towards sharing good practice within the ward/department and Trust wide.
- To promote a positive image of the Trust at all times.
- To work cohesively with all members of the ward team in ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided at all times.
- Actively manage own annual leave in line with Trust and local Policy and Procedure.
- Participate in the Trust’s appraisal and person development plan schemes by meeting with the manager at least annually.
- Participate in the programme for clinical supervision as required.
- Maintain a personal, professional profile, identifying role and skill developments in line with the Scope of Professional Practice.
- Participate in the collection of audit and research data as required.
- Use data which will contribute to the improvement of patient care.
- Use the Trust intranet to enhance care and for professional development.
- Undertake relevant training for electronic information systems in place and under development.
- Following Trust/local guidelines to access results from the PAS system.
- To work together with the ward team to ensure effective use of resources
- To actively engage with self-rostering in clinical ward or departments
- To contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment for colleagues, patients and visitors.
- To participate in staff education and development, including utilising appropriate learning opportunities and to act as a mentor and resource for student nurses, adaptation and unqualified members of the nursing team.
- Under the supervision of the ward / department manager to work on delegated projects relating to local policy development.
- To be actively involved in the implementation of Trust policies and procedures at ward / department level, reinforcing their use.
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria- RN with NMC registration
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria- Post registration experience working in an actue health care setting
- Current/ previous Critical Care experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria- Good interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Organised time management
Personal qualities
Essential criteria- Ability to work within a team and independently
Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study’s at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity , gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.
Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.
As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.
Flexible working
We are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance and to work in a way that is best for them and our patients. We will consider all requests to work flexibly, taking in to account the individual’s personal circumstances as well the needs of the service.We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the recruiting manager as part of the on-boarding process.
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