Job summary
Cleveland Clinic is one of the leading providers of specialised medical care in the world, focused on providing clinical excellence and superior patient outcomes for almost 6 million patient visits per year across more than 200 locations. With over 100 years of history, our Patients First philosophy will be at the heart of Cleveland Clinic London and the goal of our team is to create an inclusive environment that continues to delivers world-class clinical care.
Our expert Critical Care nursing team is a dynamic group of decision-makers who work collaboratively to make a lasting positive impact on the lives of our patients. Safe patient care is always our goal, and we leverage innovation and technology in order to achieve world class outcomes in our state of the art 29 bed ICU department.
Main duties of the job
What are we looking for:
Cleveland Clinic London are looking to recruit a Senior Staff Nurse to join our ICU Team. The Intensive Care Staff Nurse will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care of patients requiring level 2 and 3 care under indirect supervision from senior staff. They are expected to be able to provide general and specialised direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organisation.
About us
Cleveland Clinic London offers a brand-new high-acuity environment with the very latest equipment, where caregivers are encouraged to grow their expertise across multiple specialties, and in collaboration with expert clinicians. Our Mission, Caring for life, researching for health, and educating those who serve, assures our unwavering commitment to professional development.
With state-of-the-art technology including an integrated Electronic Medical Record (EMR), nurses have the latest patient information at their fingertips which reduces the administrative burden, allowing them to focus on care and empathy. Nurses are empowered to speak-up to assure a safe patient journey, and we endorse the Pathway to Excellence and Magnet programme, which provide the highest recognition for nursing excellence and outcomes.
Our nurses have vast experience and diverse expertise, with over 70 nationalities represented, helping to drive patient care and caregiver experience.
We have recently completed a salary review for our registered nurses, ensuring that they are paid according to their position relevant experience, and have equity within their roles. This salary model is market leading and allows our nurses to receive annual salary increase in line with their ongoing experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What will your duties include:
- Provides direct nursing care to patients requiring level 2&3 care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of CCL.
- Prioritises nursing care, recognizes deterioration in patients condition and escalates to the senior nursing team /clinicians immediately.
- Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
- Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
- Provides teaching and educational material as appropriate, validates and documents patient and family understanding of teaching.
- Leads the nursing team in the delivery of patient care collaborating with other disciplines to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes.
- Participates effectively at the Quality improvements initiatives for the unit ensures that the Units KPIs are achieved and are aligned with CCL quality standards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What will your duties include:
- Provides direct nursing care to patients requiring level 2&3 care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of CCL.
- Prioritises nursing care, recognizes deterioration in patients condition and escalates to the senior nursing team /clinicians immediately.
- Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
- Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
- Provides teaching and educational material as appropriate, validates and documents patient and family understanding of teaching.
- Leads the nursing team in the delivery of patient care collaborating with other disciplines to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes.
- Participates effectively at the Quality improvements initiatives for the unit ensures that the Units KPIs are achieved and are aligned with CCL quality standards.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current nursing registration (First Level) through the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) required, with no restrictions to practice
- Completed 60 credits Adult Critical Care/Intensive Care Course or equivalent
- Completed Step 1 Critical Care Competencies Course
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable clinical experience in the field of high acuity critically-ill adults with invasive lines, mechanical ventilation, continuous and intermittent hemodialysis, and vasoactive intravenous medications in a hospital setting.
- Wide range of experience working in critical care specialties including cardiac and cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, renal, and GI surgery.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current nursing registration (First Level) through the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) required, with no restrictions to practice
- Completed 60 credits Adult Critical Care/Intensive Care Course or equivalent
- Completed Step 1 Critical Care Competencies Course
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable clinical experience in the field of high acuity critically-ill adults with invasive lines, mechanical ventilation, continuous and intermittent hemodialysis, and vasoactive intravenous medications in a hospital setting.
- Wide range of experience working in critical care specialties including cardiac and cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, renal, and GI surgery.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
