Bank ICU Nurse

Job overview

The StaffBank for Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust are seeking enthusiastic ICU trained RN's to work across both hospital sites

If you are interested/available and meet the role requirements please apply today, additional information is listed in the attached Job Description

To join our pool of Staff Bank workers, there are many full time roles available but as they are ever-changing - the exact roles available will be provided once your Hiring & Recruitment is complete. We can give you an idea of the type of roles available at the time of contact, but we cannot guarantee set roles as your hiring time may vary. Depending on previous relevant experience & previous NHS experience, higher banding/rates can be discussed.

Main duties of the job

To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. To exercise his/her professional skills in a manner congruent to the NMC’s position statement on the Scope of Professional Practice.

To ensure that the unit interfaces with all other departments in a professional and productive manner at all times. To be a fully active and committed member of the multidisciplinary team operating on the Intensive Care and High Dependency Units. Will keep up to date with clinical developments relevant to the speciality and current issues relating to the profession and the Trust. Inform manager when changes in circumstances occur which may affect safe and competent practice. Work with and support the critical care clinical governance structure to promote patient safety and quality of care. This includes reading all relevant governance reports and actions. Report all incidents and serious untoward clinical incidents, complete relevant documentation, and co-operate with investigations as required. Ensure that all staff are aware of their legal responsibilities with regard to the prescription and administration and custody of drugs.  Works towards achieving Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust objectives as laid out in the Nursing and Midwifery Strategy.  Ensures that accurate records and information systems are maintained and that all staff are trained in the use of relevant IT systems.

To manage own workload, prioritising care with advice and supervision of a senior staff member.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care within sphere of responsibility.  Works cooperatively and collaboratively with multi-disciplinary colleagues to deliver high standards of care to critically ill patients and ensures plans of care reflect current patient care needs.  Is aware and adheres to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. To provide quality, holistic care of a high standard to both the critically ill patients and their families within Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.  To liaise and co-operate with other relevant departments within the hospital. To act as a resource for peers, patients, relatives, carers and other staff groups  To participate in the unit and nursing service development in a proactive manner To ensure safe patient care, staff may be asked, at short notice, to work at either Epsom General Hospital or St Helier Hospital ICU/HDU. This decision would be made by the ICU/HDU Matron, having taken into account staffing, skill mix, patient dependency and acuity and capacity within both units. South West London Acute Provider Collaborative

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:  Resuscitation Services  Pain Services Practice Development Nurses  Nursing and medical teams across Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust  Allied Healthcare Professionals and Healthcare Scientist within the Directorates