Job summary
Build a rewarding career in Critical Care Nursing at Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust. We are looking for motivated, compassionate Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our Critical Care team. Whether you are newly qualified or looking to develop your acute care experience, this is an exciting opportunity to build your skills within a supportive and progressive environment. We have substantive and 12‑month fixed‑term opportunities available. We offer a comprehensive 12‑month Critical Care development programme, partnership with our Practice Development Team and experienced clinicians, and access to a wide range of continuing professional development including the Adult Critical Care Nursing Course through our local university.
Responsibilities
- Provide high‑quality, evidence‑based nursing care to critically ill patients as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team.
- Coordinate and deliver safe, compassionate and effective nursing care in accordance with the NMC Code and Trust policies.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care programmes, ensuring patients’ physical, psychological and emotional needs are met.
- Develop clinical competence in the care of critically ill patients through a structured learning programme supported by experienced colleagues and the Practice Development Team.
- Recognise and respond promptly to changes in patients’ conditions, escalating concerns appropriately to senior members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health professional and support teams to ensure seamless, patient‑centred care throughout the critical care pathway.
- Supervise, support and contribute to the development of junior nurses, students and support staff.
- Maintain accurate, timely and professional clinical documentation in line with NMC standards and Trust policies.
- Safely administer prescribed medications, including intravenous therapies, while achieving and maintaining competency in medicines management.
- Promote patient safety, dignity and quality improvement through adherence to evidence‑based practice and Trust values.
Person specification
Experience – Essential:
- Relevant clinical experience, including that as a student or unqualified nurse.
Experience – Desirable:
- Relevant clinical experience since registration.
- Relevant voluntary experience.
Qualifications – Essential:
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
- IV competent or willing to undertake within 6 months.
Qualifications – Desirable:
- Additional post‑graduate training or qualifications in critical care.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See the NHS Careers website for further information.
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