Staff Nurse inMilton Keynes inMilton Keynes PUBLISHED
THU 21 NOV 2024
The position offers opportunities for professional development, including access to clinical teaching and leadership roles, as well as support for pursuing Level 6/7 Critical Care Qualifications. Staff Nurses will be expected to adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council's Code of Conduct, work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of patient care and departmental practices. Flexibility in working hours is encouraged, with a welcoming team environment that values communication and teamwork.
Staff Nurse
Department: Intensive Care Unit
Band: 5
Hours: 37.5, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Are you positive, proactive, hardworking and self-motivated but more importantly compassionate and caring to yourself and to others? Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Intensive Care Unit wants to meet you and share your skills with ours.
We are a supportive, growing team in an expanding city wanting to make a positive difference for our patients and families. We are 10 bedded Intensive Care Unit in a
University Teaching Hospital managing patients requiring Level 2 and 3 care, including the treatment and transfer of adult and paediatric patients for specialist management. Holistic care is at the centre of everything we do and we are proud to run a successful multidisciplinary rehabilitation service.
We are not afraid of challenge, change and innovation and actively participate in research, simulation training and shared learning across the national critical care community to strive for excellence.
No previous critical care experience is required to become part of our dynamic and friendly team. We provide a structured education strategy to help individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required to become a critical care nurse. This includes an induction programme of up to 6 weeks in-house teaching and supervision.
Interview date: 3rd December 2024
This is an exciting opportunity for you as a Band 5 Registered Nurse, interested in full or part time vacancies, to fulfil your potential in critical care nursing and your future career.
You will be required to complete a 1-year online Foundation programme, in line with the National Step 1 Competency Framework. Following the completion of the Foundation programme, you will also be able to access clinical teaching and leadership opportunities across the Trust and will be fully supported to undertake a Level 6/7 recognised Critical Care Qualification.
You can expect a warm welcome, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours.
About us
To act at all times in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Councils Code of Conduct.
To care for patients and their families within the framework of the departments philosophy of care.
To maintain patient and relative confidentiality at all times.
To be aware of personal responsibilities regarding Health and Safety at work, fire procedure and the safe storage and administration of drugs within Trust policy and established law.
To positively contribute to the process of change within the department when this is aimed at the improvement of patient care.
To contribute to the wellbeing of the team by demonstrating support for colleagues and showing high levels of enthusiasm and commitment.
To have knowledge of, and act within current Trust Policies and Guidelines of Clinical Practice.
To ensure that material resources are utilised sensibly and cost-effectively.
To assist in the initiation and evaluation of quality control methods within the department.
To promote a positive and professional image by ensuring patients relatives are met in a courteous, helpful and compassionate manner.
To make a thorough assessment of the patients needs according to an agreed model of nursing care.
To formulate evidence based programmes of care based on an assessment and evaluation of patient needs.
To implement or supervise the implementation of all nursing actions as planned.
To measure the effect of nursing actions, taking into account the patients perception and amend the plan of care as required working within the departments protocols and guidelines.
To liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team on matters affecting patient care and ensure sound communication with the nurse in charge.
To act appropriately and effectively in the event of an emergency situation
To be competent in the use of specialised equipment
To participate in the planning of arrangements for the patients discharge or transfer to ward.
To maintain own personal and professional development in accordance with NMC guidelines.
To participate in the departments in service training and complete departmental competency programme.
To participate in the departments performance review programme.
To assist with the orientation of new members of staff.
To act as a practice supervisor/ assessor for learner nurses during their allocation to the Unit, enabling them to gain maximum benefit from their allocation (first level nurses only), by ensuring that a suitable learning environment is maintained.
To participate in department meetings as appropriate.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
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