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Job overview
The post holder is expected to work under supervision, to assess, plan, implement, deliver and evaluate individualised patient care to critically ill patients, and their families. He/she is a novice/advanced beginner to Critical Care requiring guidance and training in order to acquire the complex skills required for proficient intensive care and high dependency nursing. He/she may not yet be an ICU trained practitioner but one who is working towards this.
Main duties of the job
Provides assessment, planning, organisation and co-ordination of care to Critically Ill patients
Establishes and maintains the highest standards of organisation and care delivery
Provides a working and training environment that allows all staff to perform their duties to the best of their ability
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To practise evidence/research-based care which is critically evaluated to ensure a high standard of care
As a member of the nursing team, participate in establishing a good environment in which patients receive a high standard of care
As a member of the nursing team, assist in setting standards and expectations in the quality of care
To make an active contribution to the nursing teams and current projects
To actively contribute in data collection and audit projects that are in progress in Critical Care and Trust wide
Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and colleagues and that equal opportunities are practiced.
Inform the sister/charge nurse when changes occur in circumstances which affect standards of care
Take an active role in maintaining effective communication with all disciplines, patients and relatives
Ensure that all legal documents completed are both accurate and legible and their relevance and confidentiality is understood
To maintain standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the clinical area, making any necessary appropriate remedy and reporting deficits to Sister or Charge Nurse
Maintain and monitor a clean and safe environment within the clinical area in accordance with Trust Health and Safety, Clinical Risk and Infection Control Policies
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Literacy and Numeracy will be tested on or before interview The post holder will be required to successfully complete the Introduction to Critical Care Course and National Step One Critical Care Competencies
Experience
Essential
- Minimum acute hospital (NHS) experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Motivated
- Able to use initiative
- Able to work as an effective team member
- Reliable Able to work a range of shifts including unsociable hours, internal rotation to nights and weekend shifts
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RN Educated to Diploma/Degree level
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This advert is for Staff Nurse with Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The contract type is Permanent: Rotational shifts, weekends and BH. The application deadline is 02 Aug 2026.
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