St Richards Hospital Critical Care is a 10 bedded unit with 6 level 3 ICU beds and 4 level 2 HDU beds.
The band 6 role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic ICU nurse with the critical care course to take on a leadership role within our friendly , hardworking team.
We support ITU course students as well as general students and have a strong focus on education for our critical care team.
We receive both medical and surgical patients.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct
To plan,provide and evaluate skilled evidence- based care for critically ill patients, both L2 and L3.
To support and develop colleagues by mentoring and assessing their skills.
To promote practice development within Critical Care.
To shift lead and support staff.
To fulfil local/trust requirements in specified audit/project work.
Under guidance of B7 team leader ,to undertake performance development reviews .
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our
candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Daisy Hetreed Job title: Senior Sister Critical Care Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 01243788122
Mon-Tues-Thurs 8-5
