Staff Nurse – Critical Care

Job Overview

Three Band 5 Nurses are required for a 12‑month secondment on the Intensive Care team at Frimley Park Hospital. This role will cover maternity leave and secondment positions as part of a structured Band 5 Critical Care development programme.

The Critical Care unit has 12 beds and cares for Level 2 (HDU) and Level 3 (ITU) patients. Flexible working patterns are offered, including short and long shifts with a rota that includes night duty.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in collaboration with specialist and senior clinical staff.
• Contribute to setting, monitoring and evaluation of patient care standards.
• Support and promote health and well‑being initiatives.
• Maintain infection prevention and control standards.
• Deliver high standards of patient care based on evidence‑based practice and current research.
• Participate in ongoing monitoring and evaluation of nursing care.
• Maintain accurate, legible, comprehensive patient records in line with Trust and NMC standards.
• Escalate and communicate incidents, complaints or team‑related issues to the Team Leader as appropriate.
• Work in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and professional nursing standards.
• Maintain and develop the professional portfolio and personal development profile.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RGN) level 1 or level 2.
• Current NMC registration.

Desirable Qualifications

• Mentorship qualification.
• I.V. training.

Experience

Essential Experience

• Relevant post‑registration experience.
• Experience in any hospital‑based care environment.

Desirable Experience

• Acute ward experience.
• Working with multi‑disciplinary teams.

Skills

Essential Skills

• Self‑motivated and using own initiative.
• Innovative and enthusiastic.
• Able to work effectively as a team member.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult/stressful situations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Skills

• IT skills.
• Ability to adapt to change within the working environment.

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