Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Critical Care Nurse

Company
Location
Barnet, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
6/11/2025
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Description
 The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the

development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care for

critically ill adults with supervision from senior staff.

 The Post holder will develop specialist knowledge and competence in

caring for critically ill adults by attending the introduction to intensive care

course and by working with their mentors and clinical practice educators.

 The post holder is expected to supervise and teach unqualified staff with

the support and supervision of more senior members of the team.

 To maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care.

 To carry out a thorough handover of a critically ill patient using the SBAR

handover tool.

 To develop skills in analysing and interpreting complex data derived from

patient monitoring and plan appropriate care with supervision of senior staff.

 To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and

ensure that these procedures and policies are adhered to.

 To communicate with patients and significant others with empathy and

reassurance regarding, assessment, care and treatment.

 To maintain accurate and comprehensive nursing records using appropriate

documentation.

 Liaise with the multidisciplinary team and the Critical Care Outreach team to

ensure appropriate arrangements are in place for patients being discharged to

wards/referring hospitals.

 Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs according to The Royal Free

NHS Trust Barnet’s policy and procedures, including intra-venous medication

and epidural analgesia.

 All staff will be adequately supported, appropriate training and supervision will

be given so as to ensure that staff have the knowledge, skills and resources

to carry out care delegated to them

 To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication

and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.

 To participate in the audit of the principles of the Essence of Care

benchmarking process and implement the action plans as required.

 To participate in team projects/audits as needed.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nuala Marie Kelly Job title: Band 7 CPE Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 02082164120
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