Band 5 Critical Care Nurse | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 10 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £34,521 - £41,956 per annum Inclusive of HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 July 2025 |
| Location: | Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, EN5 3DJ |
| Company: | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7232589/391-RFL-7232589 |
Summary
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
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This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Jun 2025