Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated, energetic, experienced and enthusiastic nurse to join our intensive care team. Due to a recent promotion we have a full time band 6 deputy sister/charge nurse post available on our Stoke Mandeville Hospital Intensive Care Unit.

Our Intensive Care Units have 12 beds at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, which admits medicine/ surgical/ burns/ spinal/ trauma patients, and an 8 bedded ICU at Wycombe Hospital caring for medicine/ cardiology/ stroke and surgical patients. There would be an expectation that you would rotate to both units.

Our team is committed to delivering high quality, evidence-based care, which focuses on the individual needs of the patients and their relatives. You will take charge of the units as a shift leader and work closely with the Multidisciplinary Team. You will also have the opportunity and support to develop your own practice and that of others; you could really make a difference and be part of the future.

You must have Critical Care experience and have successfully completed post registration courses in Critical Care Nursing /equivalent as well as a recognised mentorship course. You will be required to rotate between both sites.

Our nurses are highly valued and our Critical Care units are supported by established practice development teams. You will be encouraged to develop your leadership skills in a structured and well supported way.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will possess clinical expertise and will supervise and deliver direct patient care on the ICU.

He/she will also manage the ICU on a shift-by-shift basis developing an awareness of strategic management.

In collaboration with their Team Leader assist in the management of a team of nurses.

About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification
Essential

• Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
• Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
• Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
• Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
• Registered nurse (Level 1)

Education, Qualification and training

• Good general education
• Registered Nurse (Level 1)
• Teaching and assessing in practice recognised course ENB 998/SLICE or equivalent
• First degree in Nursing Studies desirable Evidence of further continued professional development
• Accredited Critical Care Course

Experience

• At least 2 years' experience as a band 5 nurse in a similar acuity ITU
• Experience of teaching students, HCAs and qualified staff in the clinical setting

Desirable

• Additional experience in a speciality other than critical care
• Previous experience as shift/team leader desirable

Skills Knowledge and abilities

• Ability to communicate verbally in English
• Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
• Competency in critical care related extended role procedures.
• Ability to work required shift pattern.
• Knowledge of current issues in health care
• High motivation and ability to motivate others
• IT literate
• Accredited Critical Care Course

Desirable

• Managerial and leadership ability
• Knowledge of evidence and research-based practice

Special Circumstances

• There is an expectation that all staff will work cross site

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).