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Band 5 Critical Care Nurse

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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

8d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must have at least nine months of NMC-registered acute experience, strong motivation for critical care development, excellent communication skills, and a passion for exceptional patient care.
  • You will receive tailored orientation, mentorship from senior staff, training on ITU equipment, and enroll in a university-accredited Introduction to Critical Care course after meeting competencies.

Requirements

  • - Minimum of nine months post NMC registration experience in an acute clinical setting.
  • - Motivated and dynamic Registered Nurses who wish to pursue a structured Band 5 to 6 critical care development.
  • - Strong desire to be part of the team and true passion to strive for excellent patient care.
  • - Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • - 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
  • - Enrolment on to the university accredited Introduction to Critical Care course after completion of unit and Trust competencies

FAQs

What are the qualifications required for the Band 5 Critical Care Nurse position?

Candidates must have a minimum of nine months post NMC registration experience in an acute clinical setting.

What is the structure of the Barnet Intensive Care Unit?

The Barnet Intensive Care Unit comprises 18 beds, split into 9 level 2 and 9 level 3, admitting over 1,000 patients per year across various specialties.

Will there be training provided for new staff?

Yes, a supernumerary, structured orientation program will be provided, along with training on specialist equipment used in ITU.

Is there a mentorship program in place for new nurses?

Yes, a dedicated band 7 staff member and team will guide and mentor new nurses throughout their development.

Can I pursue further education while working in this role?

Yes, after completion of unit and Trust competencies, you will be enrolled in the university-accredited Introduction to Critical Care course.

What benefits are offered to staff working in the Barnet Intensive Care Unit?

Benefits include career development opportunities, flexible working, a staff recognition scheme, and optional schemes like Cycle to Work, car lease, and season ticket loans.

Is flexible working available for this position?

Yes, the organization is committed to equal opportunities and will consider applications for flexible and part-time work.

How can I get more information about the job?

For more information, you can visit the provided link or contact Nuala Marie Kelly, Band 7 CPE, via email at nuala.kelly@nhs.net or by phone at 02082164120.

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Delivering world class expertise at Barnet, Chase Farm and the Royal Free hospitals. We represent the NHS at its best.

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Mission & Purpose

Today, the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust runs three London hospitals; Barnet Hospital in north London, Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield and the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead. Barnet Hospital and Chase Farm Hospital became part of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust on 1 July 2014. Last year our highly skilled healthcare teams provided treatment and care for over a million patients and achieved some of the best clinical outcomes in England. Our mortality rates have been the best among England's hospital trusts for many years. Our goal is to continue excelling and to be in the top 10 per cent in the UK for clinical research, scientific medical research and teaching outcomes. We provide a wide range of routine and specialist health services and we aim to deliver world class healthcare to our patients. To do so, we combine world class expertise with leading healthcare that is local, patient-focused and friendly.