Our Critical Care Unit is a 15 bed combined ITU/HDU that admits both elective and emergency patients and we have just received 12.7 million pounds to build a brand new 24 bed critical care unit scheduled to open in August 2022.

We have been graded as Good by the CQC and we are working towards obtaining and Outstanding grading.  This is an exciting opportunity for a committed experienced nurse with exemplary communication and interpersonal skills, who can act as an excellent role model and passionate about quality, safety and innovation.

The role is pivotal to supporting the unit and requires you to lead and manage but also share your clinical expertise with the team. You must have energy and enthusiasm to oversee the delivery of safe and effective care, explore new and innovative ways of working to support the Trusts Strategic Priorities and Annual Objectives.

The post holder will be expected to support the Team Leaders and in turn the Lead Nurse and Clinical Lead in delivering the Trust Annual Objectives and Strategic Priorities whilst also ensuring that both local and national quality targets and key performance indicators are met.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high standards of patient care, providing supervision and leadership to junior staff with a diverse range of experience and skills.  You will be a strong and effective nurse, be able to ensure a smooth patient journey through Critical Care and into the wider Trust, planning and delivering appropriate care for admissions and discharges, quickly identifying clinical problems and taking appropriate actions as well as deputising for the Team Leader and other colleagues in their absence. There will be opportunities to take part on relevant courses and personal development.

Closing date: 07/03/2021

Provisional date for interview 1st April 2021

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