Senior Staff Nurse CCU

NHS

  • East Grinstead, West Sussex
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
We are a 5 bedded Critical Care Unit. We care for a variety of different specialities - reconstructive plastic surgery, reconstructive head & neck cancer surgery, maxillofacial trauma and major burn patients requiring HDU / ITU level of care.Rotation on to night duties is a requirement of the role.Main duties of the jobYou must have at least 2 years experience in Critical Care and have completed the critical care course. In return for your intensive care expertise we will support you in learning the specialities within our unit through education and experience.As a unit we are a well-resourced speciality and offer excellent career development opportunities to develop both professionally and personally; we encourage and support our nurses to actively contribute to our continuing development. We encourage participation in Simulation training.About usRated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes.At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.DetailsDate posted15 July 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata Plus £1500 New Starter PremiumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number276-7333798-AFcJob locationsQueen Victoria HospitalEast GrinsteadRH19 3DZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesSenior Staff Nurse Skills (alongside usual ITU bedside care):
  • Supporting junior staff
  • Leading the team on a shift by shift basis
  • Reviewing staffing
  • Taking referrals
  • Bed management within unit
  • Attending hospital bed meetings
  • Attending MDT meetings and meetings with family members
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesSenior Staff Nurse Skills (alongside usual ITU bedside care):
  • Supporting junior staff
  • Leading the team on a shift by shift basis
  • Reviewing staffing
  • Taking referrals
  • Bed management within unit
  • Attending hospital bed meetings
  • Attending MDT meetings and meetings with family members
Person SpecificationQualificationEssential
  • NMC registered adult nurse
  • Mentorship course/ supporting learners in practice course
  • Intensive care course
Desirable
  • Adult ALS/ILS course
SkillsEssential
  • Prioritising/ leadership skills
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • IT literate
  • Able to demonstrate iniative
ExperienceEssential
  • At least 2 years of critical care experience
  • Complex wound management
Desirable
  • Management & leadership training
Person SpecificationQualificationEssential
  • NMC registered adult nurse
  • Mentorship course/ supporting learners in practice course
  • Intensive care course
Desirable
  • Adult ALS/ILS course
SkillsEssential
  • Prioritising/ leadership skills
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • IT literate
  • Able to demonstrate iniative
ExperienceEssential
  • At least 2 years of critical care experience
  • Complex wound management
Desirable
  • Management & leadership training

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