We are looking for a highly motivated, energetic, experienced and enthusiastic nurse to join our intensive care team. Due to a recent promotion we have a part time band 6 deputy sister/charge nurse post available on our Stoke Mandeville Hospital Intensive Care Unit.

Our Intensive Care Units have 12 beds at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, which admits medicine/ surgical/ burns/ spinal/ trauma patients, and an 8 bedded ICU at Wycombe Hospital caring for medicine/ cardiology/ stroke and surgical patients. There would be an expectation that you would rotate to both units.

Our team is committed to delivering high quality, evidence-based care, which focuses on the individual needs of the patients and their relatives. You will take charge of the units as a shift leader and work closely with the Multidisciplinary Team. You will also have the opportunity and support to develop your own practice and that of others you could really make a difference and be part of the future.

You must have Critical Care experience and have successfully completed post registration courses in Critical Care Nursing /equivalent as well as a recognised mentorship course. You will be required to rotate between both sites.

Our nurses are highly valued and our Critical Care units are supported by established practice development teams. You will be encouraged to develop your leadership skills in a structured and well supported way.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will possess clinical expertise and will supervise and deliver direct patient care on the ICU.

He/she will also manage the ICU on a shift-by-shift basis developing an awareness of strategic management.

In collaboration with their Team Leader assist in the management of a team of nurses.

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

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Person Specification

Educational, Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Good general education
• Registered Nurse
• Teaching and assessing in practice recognised course ENB 998 or equivalent
• Evidence of further continued professional development
• Accredited Critical Care Course

Desirable

• First degree in Nursing Studies

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

• Competency in critical care related extended role procedures
• IT literate
• Ability to communicate verbally in English
• Knowledge of current issues in health care
• High motivation and ability to motivate others
• Good time management skills
• Managerial and leadership ability
• Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
• Ability to work required shift pattern
• Ability to work required shift pattern

Desirable

• Knowledge of evidence based practice and research

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years experience as a Band 5 in a similar acuity ICU
• Experience of teaching students, HCAs and qualified staff in the clinical setting

Desirable

• Previous experience as shift/team leader
• Additional experience in a speciality other than critical care

Special Circumstances

Essential

• There is an expectation that all staff will work cross site

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

434-SCC6579452