Job Description

Brighton critical care in a brand new 31 bedded unit situated within the new Louisa Martindale building. We have beautiful views of the sea, the countryside and we are in Brighton which is a vibrant city.



The band 6 role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced ICU nurse with an accredited critical care certificate to take on a leadership role within our friendly unit.



We are a busy trauma centre and the tertiary referral unit within the Kent Surrey and Sussex Network. Our sister unit is at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath and the role will require some cross site working.



This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (25000), and any role-specific criteria.



To plan, provide and evaluate skilled evidence-based care for the critically ill patient, L2 & L3.



To support and develop colleagues by mentoring and assessing their skills.



To promote practice development within Critical Care.



To shift lead and support staff



To fulfil Local / Trust requirements in specified audit / project work.



Under guidance of Team Leader, to undertake performance of development reviews and shift coordination/shift leading in conjunction with /absence of Band 7 Critical Care Nurse



At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack



Participate in ensuring effective multidisciplinary communication links both upwards and downwards within Critical Care (ICU/HDU) and the rest of the Trust. This involves all staff members, relatives and patients.



Attend Team Away-days/Unit meetings in order to communicate and discuss issues with senior members of staff.



Adhere to NMC guidelines on documentation; accountability and responsibility for accurate , professional record keeping either on paper and/ or the electronic system.



Display competent use of; Trust e-mail, CIS message centre (where applicable), visitors intercom system and telephone.



Responsible for effective shift handovers ensuring relevant detail is communicated and identifies and challenges any unprofessional or subjective comments made about patients.



Involvement in complex patient 'case conferences' when discussing future treatments for patients which could involve 'withdrawal of treatment' in situations of poor prognosis.



Support families on a 1:1 basis using knowledge, experience and skill to explain complicated medical conditions. Provide adequate and appropriate information and education, whilst ensuring this information is understood.



Provide and receive highly complex information on clinical conditions which could be sensitive and occasionally contentious. Information given to patients and relatives could involve breaking bad news and may result in conflict with relatives understanding of the critically ill patient. E.g., communicating 'withdrawal of treatment ', deterioration in condition, or sudden death. This must be done with great tact and skill.



Ability to guide relatives through withdrawal of treatment, tissue / organ donation in conjunction with relevant personnel e.g., Trust Donation Nurse Specialist, Transplant coordinator, Trust personnel available for distressed / bereaved relatives.



Recognition of poor standards of care among MDT. Ability to highlight these to appropriate personnel , at an appropriate time , and in an appropriate manner .



Acknowledges the nature and progression of the critically ill patient, and the subsequent cognitive impairment of these patients, can recognise barriers to understanding by communicating verbal and written information, clearly, sensitively and diplomatically, ensuring that information is understood whilst displaying underpinning knowledge.



To initiate and take part in complex patient 'case conferences' when discussing future treatments for patients which can involve 'withdrawal of treatment' in situation of 'poor prognosis'.



To participate in mortality and morbidity meetings



To be responsible for accurate , appropriate and efficient communication between your team and in support / conjunction with Team Leader.



This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.