Job Description

Our busy Critical Care Unit is located in the famous silk town of Macclesfield which is situated within the beautiful surrounding countryside of the Peak District National Park in Cheshire and within easy reach of Manchester, Liverpool and Staffordshire. The Unit is based in our 280 bedded District General Hospital.



This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Critical Care dedicated workforce. We are a dynamic and progressive department that places patient cantered care at the core of its ethos.



As a committed and motivated individual who wishes to develop their career within Critical Care, you will be encouraged to pursue your educational needs that will be guided by our Practice Educator and supported by an individualised development pathway. This bespoke package will include the opportunity to undertake the critical care course in order to develop skills and knowledge in order to become an excellent critical care nurse.



The requirements for application include NMC registration and desire to succeed in a challenging but exciting environment



The post holder must be flexible to commit to internal rotation of days and nights on a regular basis.

Hours per week:

37.5 and 35.25



Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.



Delivery of evidence / research based nursing care to the critically ill patient and their families.



Assessment, planning, deliverance and evaluation of individualised holistic patient care.



Identifies individual training and development requirements in line with Critical Care development Programme to achieve required levels of skills and knowledge to progress to an expert Critical Care nurse.



Maintains a personal awareness of trends and developments in the professional practice of critical care and relates this research and evidence based practice to other staff.



It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.



Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.



Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.



Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.



Please download a copy of the and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.



As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.



We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).



Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.



We look forward to receiving your application.