Clinical Nurse, Critical Care

You will also gain valuable experience leading and supporting staff in the care of patients with a wide range of needs including Trauma, Neurosurgery, complex Medical and Surgical patients such as, Haematology, GI Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Renal Medicine/Transplant surgery and Head and Neck Surgery.

• Accountable for own actions in accordance with Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute towards corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
• Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high-quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations.
• Coordinate the care of critically ill patients through the critical care pathway to ensure the effective management of their patient group.
• A resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice.
• Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes.
• Ensure optimum patient management including patient monitoring; equipment management and defined expanded clinical roles.
• Proactively support relevant treatment plans for patients requiring intervention including fluid resuscitation, oxygen therapy along with the ordering of appropriate laboratory and radiology investigations.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Essential: - oCurrent NMC Registration oStudy at level 6 (degree / diploma) oPost Registration Critical Care Qualification oTeaching and assessing qualification Advanced oEvidence of current CPD

Desirable: - oAble to demonstrate National ICU steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 competencies. oLeadership qualification or completion of a leadership programme. oExtensive experience in Cardiothoracic Critical Care nursing

Essential: - oProfessional clinical experience in Critical Care speciality at Band 6 or above in Critical Care. oHighly developed clinical assessment and communication skills. oAbility to work autonomously with experience of successfully resolving complex problems oAbility to successfully manage people and change oExtensive experience in managing own workload / and leading a team.

Desirable: - oExperience in HR and Management Related Issues Resource Management oEvidence of extensive Cardiothoracic Critical Care skills. oUnderstanding of budget management

Essential: - oA knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence-based practice oA sound knowledge of professional policies and procedures oA knowledgeable clinician with ability to ensure clinical governance is embedded into practice. oA commitment to clinical supervision and staff development oKnowledge/ Ability to produce reports and formulate policies. oKnowledge of research/audit processes and application

Desirable: - oA good understanding of current issues relating to the NHS. oExperience in Policy/Service Development

Essential: - oPatient and service development focused oHighly developed communication skills oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively oGood management of own and others time oAble to use initiative and make decisions owork autonomously managing own caseload. oAnalyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions oProven ability to deal with difficult/sensitive situations oDeveloped IT skills.

Desirable: - oAble to work at a high standard as stipulated in the General provision of Intensive Care document.

Essential: - oEvidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. oFor posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)