Staff Nurse - Critical Care Unit

About

The Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Staff Nurse with an interest in caring for critically ill patients and their families. The post is a 12-month, part-time Band 5 fixed-term role in a Critical Care Unit managing Intensive Care and High Dependency patients, including a rotational programme with nights. The role is eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship, subject to UKVI eligibility criteria, and applicants must have current UK professional registration. Job grade: Band 5. Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year Pro Rata Per Annum. Terms of service: Fixed term, 12 months. Reference: 405-26-NM508CCU. Duty station: Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester DT1 2JY, United Kingdom.

How to apply

Apply online through the official advert page on NHS Jobs. In the supporting statement, explain how your experience and skills fit the person specification; it must be in your own words and accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing care for patients and their significant others within the Critical Care environment, in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust policies and procedures.
• Provide high standards of evidence-based patient centred care.
• Work with the team to maintain the efficient running of the Unit, while developing skills in this area.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse.
• Evidence of CPD.
• Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality.
• Understanding of professional nursing issues.
• Recent acute nursing experience (minimum 12 months post reg).
• Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors.
• Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements.
• Evidence of ability to practice as competent practitioner.
• Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively.
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration.