Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 nurse who has the aptitude and commitment to develop a career in our Specialist Critical Care Unit. You must have recent experience in adult acute care in a hospital setting and / or previous experience in an adult critical care environment.



Previous applicants need not apply



The post holder will work as part of a team to provide a safe, effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. They will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care under indirect supervision from senior staff. To assist in your learning we will support you in completing the CC3N STEP 1 foundation programme for Critical Care.



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.



If you are keen to gain new skills and knowledge in a specialist area, we can offer you wonderful development opportunities while working as part of the multi-disciplinary team. We are keen to enhance the skills and knowledge of our staff with the use of simulation training, educational development days and completion of CCU competencies.



Rotation on to night duties is a requirement of the role.



Rated 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.



Caring for 1 x level 3 patient or 2 x level 2 patients



ABCDE assessments



Caring for ventilated patients



Caring for patients with altered airways



Post-operative care, including surgical flap monitoring, drain management, fluid management, physiological observation management and management of post-operative complications



Management of major burn patients



Wound care management



Nutrition management



Administration of medications



Completion of transfer course and transfer of patients



Competent in ELS



Analysing blood gases



Cardiac monitoring use of Lidco



Management of CVC and arterial lines