• The post holder is responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for critically ill adults and post-operative patients in their care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary They will act as an effective clinical role model.
• The Post holder will use specialist knowledge obtained through relevant post registration courses in caring for critically ill
• The post holder is expected to supervise junior staff and to teach qualified and unqualified
• To maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care.
• To promote excellence in nursing practice and development of high level clinical skills in Intensive care and Surgical High Dependency Unit

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities:

To be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care,.

Management responsibilities:

To act as an appropriate and effective visible role model at all

To act as an effective mentor and preceptor for junior staff and learner

Leadership:

To act as an appropriate and effective visible role model at all times with support from the ward sister/charge nurse

Research & Development:

To be aware of the research process and current trends. In collaboration with the senior sister participate in audit of agreed clinical guidelines of practice, policies and benchmarks within area of clinical

Professional Responsibilities:

To always behave in a manner that is professional, positive andThe post holder is required to act in accordance with NMC 'Code ofProfessional Conduct' with particular reference to limitations of competence and conduct.

About us

Royal Free World Class Values

The post holder will offer World Class Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike so that everyone at the Royal Free can feel:

• Welcome all of the time
• Confident because we are clearly communicating
• Respect and cared for
• Reassured that they are always in safe hands

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job descriptions for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• 1st or 2nd level registration
• Intensive Care Course

Desirable

• Mentorship Course

Experience

Essential

• Relevant ITU experience following ITU course
• Management experience within area of specialty
• Mentored course members, junior nurses or student nurses

Desirable

• Demonstrate an insight into management issues e.g. management of change, conflict

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to manage a group of ITU patients independently
• Teaching and Mentoring Skills
• Evidence of recent self-development ideally Diploma/Degree

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW32QG

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