Staff Nurse - Critical Care

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job:
Critical Care is seeking experienced Staff Nurses at Band 5 to join our friendly and supportive teams. UHS is a designated major trauma centre with general and specialist Critical Care areas such as Cardiac ICU, Neuro ICU and General ICU. We are committed to developing you as a Critical Care Nurse and offer structured support, including induction training and an in‑house Foundation programme.

All staff follow a nationally recognised competency package and can apply for adult Critical Care courses at degree or masters level.

As a Band 5 Staff Nurse you will have recent post‑registration experience within critical care or high care, be able to provide a high standard of individualised patient care, and work flexibly with an established team to develop your critical care skills.

• Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct at all times.
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation of care standards, using Fundamentals of Care as a framework.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care, supporting other multidisciplinary team members.
• Act as team leader in supervising nursing staff at Band 5 and below, exercising good leadership and control.
• Take charge of the unit on a regular basis.
• Liaise with patients and relatives, keeping them informed of treatment and progress and providing advice and support.
• Adopt a proactive role in meeting the Clinical Governance agenda for Critical Care.
• Promote evidence‑based practice and participate in relevant research/audits.
• Discuss clinical developments with the Matron and Senior Sister/Charge Nurse and assist in implementing changes that benefit standards of care.
• Inform the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse of any complaints or adverse events received, reporting actions taken in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Infection Control standards in line with Trust policy.
• Organise the reception of patients and visitors in accordance with recognised procedures.
• Ensure patients and relatives have access to medical staff to discuss treatment and progress.
• Arrange care of patient’s property, with permission, following hospital policies.
• Maintain good liaison with other nursing units and hospital departments, both within Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust and referring hospitals.
• Inform the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse or Matron of any complaint or adverse event, reporting actions taken, in line with Trust policies and procedures.

• Experienced Critical Care Nurse ready for the next step in their nursing career, passionate and inspiring in caring for every patient and colleague.
• Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma).
• Registered nurse on the appropriate part of the register.
• Significant post‑registration experience/qualification/training, including relevant speciality knowledge.
• Ward management experience.
• Knowledge of current issues within the acute Health Service.
• Experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Evidence of supporting and managing a range of learners in practice.
• Evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical decision making and judgement.
• Commitment to the post and Care Group responsibilities.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

• Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma).
• Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register.
• Knowledge of current issues within the acute Health Service.
• Evidence of supporting or managing a range of learners in practice.
• Awareness of evidence‑based practice.
• Awareness of responsibilities for management of infection control.
• Evidence of ongoing development and education.
• Ability to use initiative.

• Evidence of recent study.
• Previous experience or qualification in relevant specialty.
• Teaching experience.

• Patient First.
• Working Together.
• Always Improving.