Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse - ITU Critical Care Harefield Hospital

This post is only open to internal applicants. Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse - ITU Critical Care Harefield Hospital NHS AfC: Band 6 Main area Intensive Care Nursing Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time Part time Flexible working 37.5 hours per week (Long days, Nights, weekends) Job ref 196-NM12950 Employer Guy\'s and St Thomas\' NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Harefield Hospital Town Harefield Salary £42,939 - £50,697 p.a. inclusive of outer London HCA Salary period Yearly Closing 23/06/2025 23:59 Guy’s and St Thomas’ is among the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services. Guy’s is home to the largest dental school in Europe and a £160 million Cancer Centre opened in 2016. As part of our commitment to provide care closer to home, in 2017 we also opened a cancer centre and a kidney treatment centre at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup. St Thomas’ has one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest emergency departments in London. It is also home to Evelina London Children’s Hospital. Evelina London cares for local children in Lambeth and Southwark and provides specialist services across south east England including cardiac, renal and critical care services. We lead a number of specialist service networks aiming to ensure children are treated locally where possible, but have access to specialist expertise when they need it. Our community services include health visiting, school nursing and support for families of children with long-term conditions. Our adult community services teams deliver care at the heart of the local communities we serve, working in partnership with GPs, local authorities and other healthcare and voluntary sector organisations. Working with our partners in Lambeth and Southwark, we are focusing on new ways of working to improve care for local patients. In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research. We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King’s Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King’s College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities including an MHRA accredited Phase I clinical trials unit. Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of ‘good’. Our adult community services achieved a rating of ‘outstanding’. The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients. We have one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes anywhere in the NHS. Job overview We are currently one of the UK\'s largest and most experienced cardio-thoracic centres, providing care for a variety of complex patients. Since March, we have been one of the highest performing cardiac centres in the UK, providing urgent/emergency surgery whilst continuing with the transplant programme. We care for a variety of patients following complex cardiothoracic procedures, including coronary revascularisation, valve surgery, primary angioplasty, heart transplantation, lung transplantation, and insertion of Ventricular Assist Devices. Nurses on our unit acquire specialist skills in the management of patients requiring interventions such as advanced modes of ventilation, IABP, CVVHDF, nitric oxide, ECMO and cardiac pacing. Our mentorship programme, supported by our Practice Education Team, aims to provide all new staff with the essential knowledge and skills required to settle into this busy, friendly unit. As a highly motivated Band 6 nurse, you will have an excellent opportunity to develop yourself further in mentoring/supporting colleagues, contributing to key projects, shift management, performing staff appraisals and acting as ‘Bay Leader’. You will be expected to follow the Band 6 Development Plan. Applicants must be able to present evidence of advanced critical care skill development, successful teaching / mentoring contributions, and significant contributions to departmental projects. Advert Closing Date: 23rd June 2025 at Midnight Interview date: 7th July 2025 Main duties of the job Job summary: 1.Supporting and deputising for the Sister/Charge Nurse in the management of the clinical area. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in conjunction with the ward sister/charge nurse in emergency or unforeseen situations. 2. To be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of a particular group of staff delegated by the sister/charge nurse. 3. Act as a clinical role model and leader for all members of staff providing daily unit management, continuity of care and a high standard of excellent nursing care. 4. Provide specialist nursing practice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives/carers without supervision in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team. 5. To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified. 6. Lead and direct the nursing care of other junior nurses, students and HCA’s to maintain a high standard of excellent nursing care. Working for our organisation Due to our everchanging and evolving critical care service we have band 6 vacancies. We are currently one of the UKs largest and most experienced cardio-thoracic centres providing care for a variety of complex patients. Since March we have been one of the highest performing cardiac centres in the UK providing urgent/emergency surgery whilst continuing with the transplant programme. We care for a variety of patients following complex cardiothoracic procedures including coronary revascularization, valve surgery, primary angioplasty, heart transplantation, lung transplantation, and insertion of Ventricular Assist Devices. Nurses on our unit acquire specialist skills in the management of patients requiring interventions such as advanced modes of ventilation, IABP, CVVHDF, nitric oxide, ECMO and cardiac pacing. Our mentorship programme, supported by our Practice Education Team, aims to provide all new staff with the essential knowledge and skills required to settle into this busy, friendly unit. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Patient/customer care (both direct & indirect) To lead the provision of care in accordance with the Trust Policies reflecting current trends and developments in nursing and the NHS. In conjunction with the staff team, to assist in developing and maintaining of the Ward/Department ethos and to the delivery of a standard approach to excellent nursing care. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, actively seeking evidence based practice which will improve the quality of care and meet the needs of the patient. A holistic approach to caring should be planned that will include the appropriate level of physiological; pathological; spiritual, socio-economical and cultural aspects which influence the care of clients within your specific speciality. Implement a nursing plan for an assigned group of patients indicating assessment and re-assessment formulated for individual care pathways. Planning for care pathways for discharge. Contribute to setting goals and benchmarking standards of care. Develop tools to improve the quality of the service and co-ordinate clinical services across the Ward/Department. To comply with and participate in the Trust’s framework for Clinical Governance within the Ward or Department area. To take charge of the clinical area, utilising resources effectively and to ensure that safe staffing levels are maintained for their shifts. In conjunction with the Ward / Department Manager provide a suitable and safe environment for the physical and psychological well being of staff, patients/clients and their relatives/carers. Identify clinical risks and ensure that appropriate action is implemented in accordance with the Trust risk management policy. Record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with the Trust policies and lead in any investigations where required to do so by the sister/charge nurse. In the absence or as delegated by the sister/charge nurse initiate investigations of untoward incidents, accidents, complaints and other relevant information. Monitor the quality of nursing care and action audit information to achieve agreed standards under the direction of the Ward / Department Manager. Ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records) Ensure through good practice that customer care initiatives are improved and sustained. Act as a resource for advice to patients, relatives/carers and staff. To actively promote a healthy lifestyle for patients & staff in line with national strategy requirements. Communication Provide support mechanisms for sharing good practice within the Ward/Department and Trust wide. Assist in the programme and provide clinical supervision, as required for all registered nurses working in the Ward / Department. Delegate tasks and activities to a range of team members and evaluate outcomes in conjunction with the Ward / Department Manager. Maintain and promote effective communication with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and other Wards / Departments, including developing your formal presentation skills. Promote the corporate image of the Trust to all individuals, groups and organisations both within the Trust and to the community at large. Participate fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, including support staff to promote a cohesive ward team and the achievement of team objectives Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment for colleagues, patients and visitors. Contribute to Directorate / Site bleep cover arrangements as required. Policy development Lead on delegated projects relating to local policy development. To be actively involved in the development of Trust policies and procedures at ward / department level, the implementation and reinforce their use. People management Assist in the management of staff attendance, poor performance, disciplinary and grievance issues in the clinical area. Actively manage own annual leave in line with Trust and local Policy and Procedure and as delegated help others to do the same. Assist in the recruitment, retention and selection of staff. Participate in the Trust appraisal and personal development plan schemes by meeting with their manager at least annually. Service development To participate in staff education and development, including orientation and supervision and act as a mentor and resource for learners and the nursing team and the multi-professional teams. Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills, using the Trust’s Performance Review System, enabling standards of patient care to be constantly monitored and improved. To participate in the business planning process, helping to identify areas for service development. Resource management Assist the ward / department manager in the effective and efficient use of resources by adhering to the procedures for the use of supplies. Ensure appropriate activation of Bank and Agency staff when permanent staff are unavailable. Ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix are scheduled to reflect the workload and meet the needs of the patient. To be a role model to other staff in adopting a flexible approach to personal duty rostering. Information management Identify areas where local audit is needed, conduct the audit and analyse the data with support. Arranges for the collection and analysis of audit and research data as required. To have an active intranet account and act as role model for others. Participate in the collection of audit and research data as required. Use data which will contribute to the improvement of patient care. Use the Trust internet to enhance care and for professional development. Undertake relevant training for electronic information systems in place and under development. Following Trust/local guidelines to access results from the PAS system. Further sections • To maximise the potential of all team members. • To ensure in conjunction with the ward/departmental managers that identified members have a meaningful appraisal/personal development plan that includes feedback to the individual from a selection of internal customers and team members. • To provide a safe and attractive working environment for team members within available resources. • To attend and play a major role in corporate groups as a representative of the directorate and team. • To represent the clinical area on working groups as appropriate and at relevant conferences at regional and national level and on working groups as appropriate. Person specification Qualifications Registered Nurse ICU Course ILS Mechanical Circulatory Support Trainings Management and leadership course Post registration course Experience Experience in supervision of junior staff Experience in Recovery Unit & Thoracic Experience in HDU Skills Experience of using different IT packages Active member in development projects and local initiatives Guy’s and St Thomas’celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study’s at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity , gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership. Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy. As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends. We are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance and to work in a way that is best for them and our patients. We will consider all requests to work flexibly, taking in to account the individual’s personalcircumstances as well the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the recruiting manager as part of the on-boarding process. 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