About this role
Job summary
We are looking for qualified RNs with at least 6 months acute ward experience. Preferably with ICU experience.
This opportunity is for our ICU department in Yeovil District Hospital.
We value our RNs highly so development and training within this role will be offered and prioritised. There is an expectation that hours are worked flexibly over a rota basis which does include nights and weekends. We have full time and part time hours available.
You will require good communication skills, a team work approach and be able to provide a high standard of nursing care with the support of your team.
Informal visits and chats are always welcome so contact us today to discuss the position in more detail or organise for yourself to come and visit.
Main duties of the job
To provide and maintain a high standard of evidence based, patient centred care. To demonstrate good interpersonal skills and to develop practical skills required within the speciality, whist reflecting the philosophy of care.
To deliver patient care on a daily basis, using the systems in place in the department for a multi disciplinary approach to patient centred care delivery, which builds on the philosophy of greater involvement of patients and their relatives, carers by using the Trusts patient and public involvement strategy.
Experienced Band 5 post holders will also provide effective clinical and managerial leadership of the department, in the absence of the senior members of the team, which empowers staff to deliver patient centred, evidence based nursing care
To work according to the NMC code of professional conduct and relevant guidelines
To work in accordance with Somerset NHS foundation Trust's core values. Under the direction of the senior staff nurse and or sister/charge nurse you will co-ordinate and deliver safe, effective, high quality nursing care for patients level 1 to 3 within the ICU. This will include assessing the needs, planning, initiating, implementing and evaluating the care for these patients
You will work collaboratively with the whole multi disciplinary team
You will use and maintain specialist critical care equipment
You will provide evidence of your training and ongoing learning including revalidation requirements
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialAdditionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description Job responsibilities
Demonstrate a collaborative approach to care through effective communication and decision making between the MDT, patients and significant others.
Adhere to trust policies, including uniform and reporting absence.
With support for the direction, planning and organising of the care for their patients ensuring that their needs are met in a timely an efficient manner.
Providing and delivering high standard of nursing care by initiating and co ordinating the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual patient needs based on evidence.This includes all aspects of care from admission through to discharge.
Developing key skills in management of the critically ill patient to include, setting up of complex equipment including ventilators , monitoring systems, haemofiltration, infusion pumps and cardiac output monitoring devices.
Developing skills in interpretation and manipulation of complex clinical data, facilitating early medical intervention to minimise the risk of complications and optimise patient clinical condition
The post holder will develop skills in the following to support their journey through the band enabling progression and competence
Advanced forms of respiratory support
Advanced forms of invasive monitoring
Visual monitoring and analysis
Advanced forms of Renal support
Nutritional support
Arterial Blood gas sampling
Safe calculation, administration and titration of multiple complex IV infusions working within prescribed parameters to achieve precise aims, including a working knowledge of the drug effects and action in the event of an adverse response, on a frequent basis
Advanced life support skills
Recognise and assess emergencies within ICU, HDU and take immediate appropriate action.
Observation and safe management of intravascular devices, on a frequent basis
Observation and safe management of airway devices, delivering assisted or mechanical ventilation on a frequent basis
Engage and interact with patients, carers and family encouraging them to be actively involved in patient s care planning.
Co ordinate and conduct safe timely complex transfers for investigations such as CT or MRI scans.
Provide advice and support to relatives in unpredictable and sometimes highly difficult situations whilst respecting their cultural and spiritual values.
Understands and complies with the ordering, storing, checking and administration of drugs in accordance with Trust policy and NMC standards
Responsible for infection control and cleanliness standards on a shift by shift basis by ensuring their self and other members of the team adhere to good practice and follow unit, trust and national guidelines.
Initiates the reporting of any untoward accident such as complaints, clinical emergencies or injuries, drug administration errors or equipment failures.
Actively seek to reduce risk and contribute to the management of risk which will include the completion of risk assessments and subsequent action plans taking any immediate first line actions required.
Ensure a welcoming, caring and safe environment is provided for the patient and their family, visitors and carers.
Promote a happy and supportive environment
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Level 1 NMC registration
Desirable
Critical care course CC3N step competencies 1-3 Mentorship
Experience Essential
Experience in acute care setting of at least 6 months
Desirable
6 months ICU experience
Additional Criteria Essential
Outstanding care Listening and leading Working together Ability to recognise a deteriorating patient and escalate accordingly Evidence of good standard of literacy English language skills Problem solving and decision making skills Ability to interpret complex data Ability to use IT devices Ability to plan fluctuating work Ensuring care is delivered in an efficient and caring manner Ability to manage oneself Ability to use manual handling devices following specific training a Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
Desirable
Understanding of critical illness
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)