Band 5 Critical Care Nurse ITU

Band 5 Job Overview

The Barnet Critical Care team is looking to appoint enthusiastic Band 5s who have a minimum of nine months post NMC registration experience in an acute clinical setting. We are seeking to appoint motivated and dynamic Registered Nurses who wish to pursue a structured Band 5 to 6 critical care development.

• Supernumerary, structured orientation programme that will be individualized to your professional needs
• Dedicated band 7 staff member and team who will guide and mentor you throughout your development.
• Training on specialist equipment used in ITU.
• Enrollment on to the university accredited Introduction to Critical Care course after completion of unit and Trust competencies.

The main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further your understanding of the role.

Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. Working in Barnet Intensive Care Unit you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes and season ticket loans. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly and part-time.

• CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • To be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence based care using a defined model of care in conjunction with senior staff.
  • With the supervision of senior staff competently manage critical care therapies i.e. Endotracheal tubes, tracheostomies, artificial ventilation, invasive cardiac monitoring, cardiac output monitoring tools, inotropic therapy, paralysing agents and sedation.
  • To develop skills in analysing and interpreting complex data derived from patient monitoring and plan appropriate care with supervision of senior staff.
  • To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are adhered to.
  • To communicate with patients and significant others with empathy and reassurance regarding, assessment, care and treatment.
  • To maintain accurate and comprehensive nursing records using appropriate documentation.
  • Liaise with the multidisciplinary team and the Critical Care Outreach team to ensure appropriate arrangements are in place for patients being discharged to wards/referring hospitals.
  • Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs according to The Royal Free NHS Trust Barnets policy and procedures, including intra-venous medication and epidural analgesia.
  • To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
  • To participate in the audit of the principles of the Essence of Care benchmarking process and implement the action plans as required.
  • To participate in team projects/audits as needed.
• Management responsibilities
  • To act as a buddy and assist new staff new members of the ward team.
  • To liaise with other hospital staff and departments to promote and maintain effective working relationships, ensuring high standards of care and service.
  • Maintain a safe environment for all staff, patients and visitors and ensure that all equipment is safe and in working order.
  • Shows awareness of budget implications and maximises cost effectiveness.
  • To be responsible for reporting incidents and potential risks to the senior sister/charge nurse.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of new initiatives.
  • To be responsible for ensuring confidentiality and safekeeping of patient records.
• Leadership
  • To act as an appropriate and effective visible role model at all times. With support from the ward sister/charge nurse
  • To act as an effective co- mentor and preceptor of HCAs, pre-registration students, supervised practice and return to practice staff as required.
• Educational Responsibilities
  • Attend mandatory training and participate in continuing development and appropriate education.
  • To assist with the education of preregistration students and health care assistants in collaboration with the ward team.
  • Participate in local teaching programmes.
  • Provide relevant health education and information about patients treatment in hospital.
• RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
  • To be aware of the research process and current trends.
  • Under supervision of the Sister /Charge Nurse participate in the review, development and audit of research-based policies and procedures relating to Intensive Care.
• PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • To always behave in a manner that is professional, positive and polite.
  • The post holder is required to act in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct with particular reference to limitations of…