We are looking to appoint Enhanced Care Nurses to join our Critical Care Service.

We are seeking committed RNs with:

• Recent acute nursing experience, Recovery and surgical ward nursing
• An interest in widening their skills and knowledge in Enhanced Care and critical care nursing
• Evidence of professional development
• Registration with the NMC and able to work in the UK Our Units have a combined robust educational programme and practice development team to support staff and have the support of a committed senior management team.

We are dedicated to staff development with an agreed Degree Pathway with the University of West London where support will be given to help you gain Intensive Care Nursing qualifications. There are close links with our onsite Lecturer/Practitioner, Specialist Nurses and other Critical Care units.

The successful applicants will start and will have a full induction at NPH ICU to gain exposure and become competent with level 2 and level 3 patients.

The posts are offered on a full time basis, which requires flexible working patterns to meet the needs of the service including bank holidays and weekends.

Main duties of the job

Based within the London North West University Healthcare Trust, this post will be primarily concerned with the direct care of acutely ill Post-operative adults that have undergone complex surgery and being nursed in the Enhanced Care Unit (ECU) at the Central Middlesex Hospital. This is a Post- Operative Care Unit of London Northwest University Healthcare Trust at Central Middlesex Hospital.

The post-holder will have mainly clinical responsibilities although teaching at the bedside will be required. The emphasis of the post will always be to deliver the highest possible standard of care to patients.

The post-holder will be expected to broaden their knowledge of the care of acute complex postoperative ill patients through participation in development programs and post basic courses.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A& E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provides direct patient care under supervision to critically or acutely unwell adults within the ECU.

The post holder will develop specialist skills in the care of critically or acutely unwell post-operative patients to include assessment, delivery and evaluation of care.

Ensures the implementation of protocols and guidelines within own nursing practice.Facilitating the delivery of high quality evidence based care while working in close relationship with the Northwick Park and Ealing ICUWill assist Critical Care lecturer practitioner by acting as coach to students or other health care workers (HCW) attached to the ECUThe post holder will rotate to the Intensive Care Units for skills development and enhancements on the first six months in post.

The Post holder can be trained to become a Critical Care Practitioner if so desire and on completion of service competencies

Participates in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practices within ECU and ICU.

Accepts a positive culture towards a standard of competence in own practice.

Reports any deficiencies in equipment or supplies to the shift leader in a timely manner.

Reports untoward incidents/complaints to the shift leader and using the Trusts reporting system.

Ensures the maintenance of a safe working environment for self and others.

Contributes to the retention of staff within the ECU and the ICU.

***Please see attached job description for full duties and responsibilities***

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• RN/NMC Adult Registration

Desirable

• Mentorship Course
• IV drug administration

Knowledge ad Experience

Essential

• Recent acute nursing experience
• Knowledge of the needs of acutely ill patients in hospital

Desirable

• Critical Care Experience
• Recovery Nursing or surgical ward nursing

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

Essential

• Provides direct patient care under supervision to acutely unwell post -operative adults within the ECU
• Ability to implement plans of care and escalate when required.

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Central Middlesex Hospital

Acton Lane

London

NW10 7NS

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