Role Summary
To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care of patients requiring intensive/High dependency care. To provide support for patient’s families and significant others. This will require the post holder to develop the skills required in order to deliver a variety of therapeutic interventions for patients on ICU and manage both physical and psychological patient care issues. They will need to liaise and communicate with the various multi-disciplinary team members who contribute to a patient’s management on ICU. The post-holder will be required to participate in patient safety and the delivery of care in accordance with the Core Standards for ICU (Intensive Care Society, 2013).
The post-holder will also be required to assist in guiding and supporting Assistant Practitioners as appropriate. Act as a role model/mentor and assessor to both pre and post-registration learners and newly appointed staff.
To practice in accordance with NMC and professional Codes, statutory requirements and the Trust’s Vision for Nursing.
To work flexibly within any area of the Trust as directed by the Senior Nurse.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Intensive Care Team.
The successful applicant will deliver individual care to critically ill patients requiring advanced support. The applicant will also be required to liaise with the multi-professional team and other services/departments within the Trust to promote good working relationships.
The applicant will need to have a broad and sound clinical knowledge and ideally experienced in caring for acutely ill patients. They should either be a registered nurse or an ODP, newly qualified applications will be considered if a PIN number is available within three months of the interview process.
Training Opportunities in Intensive Care
- We utilize nationally recognized competency packages of learning (CC3N) which are transferable to all Critical Care Units. Additionally, all staff have the opportunity to work with specialized Practice Education Team and attend New Starters Study days.
- Following completion of the appropriate CC3N Competencies there is an opportunity to interview for a 40 credit level 6 University accredited ITU module as part of the Plymouth University partnership module.
- Following attainment of a 40 credit Critical care course, there are additional opportunities to be interviewed for the level 6 Paediatric Course.
- Senior ITU trained nurses will receive additional training to care for paediatrics that are admitted to adult critical care as we have a number of paediatric patients that require stabilization prior to transfer to a paediatric critical care unit.
Professional Development
- Supportive and Pastoral environment
- Dedicated Practice Development Team working to support staff at all levels
- Individual Group specific study days annually
- Opportunity to attend National and International Conferences
- Advanced Critical Care Practitioner roles and training
- Use of Simulated learning in daily practice
- Leadership and management development as part of ongoing professional development.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. 11.5hr day and night shifts - weekend and bank holiday working included.
Part time hours considered.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact : Emma Brown, Clinical Nurse Manager on 01392 402424 or Julie Purday, Senior Matron on 01392 402425
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
