Job summary
- Main area
- Critical Care
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 276-7178889-AC
- Employer
- Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queen Victoria Hospital
- Town
- East Grinstead
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Critical Care Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 5
Welcome to Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and thank you for your interest.
In addition to receiving tertiary referrals from across the South East of England, we have a network of ‘spoke’ sites at district general hospitals enabling our consultants to offer their expertise with routine treatments and consultations as close to patients’ homes as is possible. With the recent addition of video led ‘virtual’ consultations we also enable patients who have some distance to travel to avoid the additional stress and worry of a long journey.
Working at QVH combines the excitement, challenge and career opportunities of many larger organisations with the satisfaction of delivering excellent patient care that really does re-build our patients’ lives.
We also offer attractive benefits such as
- tailored personal development to support career aspirations, including accredited clinical and management development programmes
- flexible working arrangements for a work-life balance that suits you and your needs
- a dedicated reward programme, offering a range of national and local discounts, cashback and tax relief schemes
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Sustainability
At Queen Victoria Hospital we want to be the first Net Zero Hospital in England, and to achieve that wants every member of staff to be a green champion. The way in which the Trust works has a significant impact on the organisation’s carbon footprint and that of our patients. From the heat, light and power supplies within the hospital to avoiding unnecessary patient journeys, the Trust is empowering all staff to create a sustainable health and care environment for future generations. The Trust expects all staff to reuse and recycle more, to use energy and water efficiently, to walk or cycle to work if you can, and to have a focus on sustainability in the workplace.
You can view our Green Plan here: Green Plan - Queen Victoria Hospital (qvh.nhs.uk)
Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 nurse who has the aptitude and commitment to develop a career in our Specialist Critical Care Unit. You must have recent experience in adult acute care in a hospital setting and / or previous experience in an adult critical care environment.
Previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of a team to provide a safe, effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. They will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care under indirect supervision from senior staff. To assist in your learning we will support you in completing the CC3N STEP 1 foundation programme for Critical Care.
We are a 5 bedded Critical Care Unit. We care for a variety of different specialities - reconstructive plastic surgery, reconstructive head & neck cancer surgery, maxillofacial trauma and major burn patients requiring HDU / ITU level of care.
If you are keen to gain new skills and knowledge in a specialist area, we can offer you wonderful development opportunities while working as part of the multi-disciplinary team. We are keen to enhance the skills and knowledge of our staff with the use of simulation training, educational development days and completion of CCU competencies.
Rotation on to night duties is a requirement of the role.
Working for our organisation
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes.
At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Caring for 1 x level 3 patient or 2 x level 2 patients
- ABCDE assessments
- Caring for ventilated patients
- Caring for patients with altered airways
- Post-operative care, including surgical flap monitoring, drain management, fluid management, physiological observation management and management of post-operative complications
- Management of major burn patients
- Wound care management
- Nutrition management
- Administration of medications
- Completion of transfer course and transfer of patients
- Competent in ELS
- Analysing blood gases
- Cardiac monitoring use of Lidco
- Management of CVC and arterial lines
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- Current NMC Registration
Desirable criteria
- ILS / ALS Course
- ERAM / ALERT Course
- Intensive care pathway course / step 3 competencies
- Mentorship qualification / supporting learners in practice training
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- IT literate
- Ability to demonstrate initiative
- Prioritising skills
- Flexible
Desirable criteria
- Leadership skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Competent in basic wound management
- Post registration experience in acute care setting
- Working within a MDT
Desirable criteria
- Previous Critical Care experience
- Experience in complex wound management
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kirstie White
- Job title
- Unit Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01342 414177
- Additional information
Informal or virtual visits are welcomed and encouraged. For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Kirstie White or Lisa Knox on 01342 414176
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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Holtye Road
East Grinstead
RH19 3DZ
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