Intensive Care Nurse

To be a skilled

member of the nursing team caring for critically ill patients in a highly

complex environment. To provide a high

standard of individualised care to the patients & their families, in

accordance with agreed policies and within available resources.

UHS

is one of only two places in the south of England to offer adults and children

full onsite major trauma care provision. Were a designated major trauma centre

and has general and specialist critical care areas which were awarded

outstanding for leadership in our recent CQC inspection.

Being on the bank at University Hospital Southampton gives

you full flexibility on when you work.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England,

we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career

you aspire to. UHS is rated Good by the CQC and in the latest national NHS

Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for

staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

Southampton is an attractive place to live, and

work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct

trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic

coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower

than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

UHS gained foundation trust status in 2011. Every year the team of 11,500 treats around

150,000 day

and inpatients including 50,000 emergency admissions.

The critical care units at University Hospital

Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are renowned for their local and

national contribution to critical care, as well as for consistently delivering

high standards of clinical care. We are very proud of their developments

and how their service has expanded enabling them to actively recruit.

University

Hospital Southampton has a rich tradition of developing Nursing and Midwifery

practice, and of delivering excellence in patient care.

Whilst proud of their heritage,

their focus is the future, and central to this vision is providing evidence and

value-based individualised care to the people supported.

We are looking for high calibre individuals with good

interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate should relish

the challenge of a fast paced and exciting environment whilst wanting to

deliver the highest standard of care.

To maintain high standards of nursing care and

ensuring that nursing objectives are achieved using a systematic approach to

nursing care.

To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate

individualised patient centred care and provide support and advice to other

staff as appropriate.

To receive patients and their relatives in

accordance with recognised policies and ensure that they are kept informed of

treatment and progress.

To arrange the care of patient's property, in

accordance with Unit policies and within the limitations of hospital

To liaise with all members of the

multi-professional team to ensure that all treatments are correctly carried out

in accordance with given policy.

To give and receive regular reports on the progress

of patients, reporting immediately any changes in the patients condition to

the senior qualified nurse on duty or the medical staff as appropriate.

To maintain accurate records of observation,

treatment, and care.

To participate in the checking and administration

of prescribed drugs (including controlled drugs) and other substances in

accordance with Trust policy.

To inform the sister/Charge Nurse of any untoward incidents

or problems affecting patients/staff/relative and visitors.

To inform Senior Sister/Charge Nurse any complaint

received verbally from patients or relatives.

To adhere to the

NMC Code of Conduct and Trust policies and procedures. Be familiar with the

location of current files, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of resuscitation,

major incident/fire & child protection procedures.

To act as a

positive role model, demonstrating sound clinical judgement.

To co-ordinate the

requirements and take part in the transfer of patients to other departments

within the Trust.

To maintain good

liaison with other nursing units and other hospital departments.

Being familiar

with and ensuring all medical equipment is functional, reporting any faults or

potential hazards and arranging for replacement as necessary.

To actively

contribute to ideas for enhancing patient care using evidence-based practice.

Excellent transport links mean their location is commutable from:

As well as

competitive rates of pay you will be eligible for the following

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