Staff Nurse ECU (Central Middlesex Hospital)

We are dedicated to staff development with an agreed Degree Pathway with the University of West London where support will be given to help you gain Intensive Care Nursing qualifications. There are close links with our onsite Lecturer/Practitioner, Specialist Nurses and other Critical Care units. The successful applicants will start and will have a full induction at NPH ICU to gain exposure and become competent with level 2 and level 3 patients. The posts are offered on a full time basis, which requires flexible working patterns to meet the needs of the service including bank holidays and weekends., Based within the London North West University Healthcare Trust, this post will be primarily concerned with the direct care of acutely ill Post-operative adults that have undergone complex surgery and being nursed in the Enhanced Care Unit (ECU) at the Central Middlesex Hospital. This is a Post- Operative Care Unit of London Northwest University Healthcare Trust at Central Middlesex Hospital. The post-holder will have mainly clinical responsibilities although teaching at the bedside will be required. The emphasis of the post will always be to deliver the highest possible standard of care to patients. The post-holder will be expected to broaden their knowledge of the care of acute complex postoperative ill patients through participation in development programs and post basic courses., Provides direct patient care under supervision to critically or acutely unwell adults within the ECU. The post holder will develop specialist skills in the care of critically or acutely unwell post-operative patients to include assessment, delivery and evaluation of care. Ensures the implementation of protocols and guidelines within own nursing practice. Facilitating the delivery of high quality evidence based care while working in close relationship with the Northwick Park and Ealing ICU Will assist Critical Care lecturer practitioner by acting as coach to students or other health care workers (HCW) attached to the ECU The post holder will rotate to the Intensive Care Units for skills development and enhancements on the first six months in post. The Post holder can be trained to become a Critical Care Practitioner if so desire and on completion of service competencies Participates in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practices within ECU and ICU. Accepts a positive culture towards a standard of competence in own practice. Reports any deficiencies in equipment or supplies to the shift leader in a timely manner. Reports untoward incidents/complaints to the shift leader and using the Trusts reporting system. Ensures the maintenance of a safe working environment for self and others. Contributes to the retention of staff within the ECU and the ICU.

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The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We promote the wellbeing and safety of all our patients and carers by acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately, according to the standards determined by our policy and procedures. All posts working with vulnerable groups will be subject to an enhanced criminal records check upon appointment and staff will need to give their consent for the Trust to receive regular updates on their criminal records status throughout their employment. Due to the high volumes of applications we receive for certain posts, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. After the closing date we strongly advise you check the email account which is registered. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. Our employment checking processes require that all shortlisted applicants provide the contact details of their current HR Department. If shortlisted you will be sent an email reminder to present the contact details of your HR Department at the interview. Please note the Trust uses identity checking software for verifying the authenticity of identity documents provided by candidates. As part of our commitment to the Equality and Diversity at LNWUH, we are encouraging applications from BME (Black ,Minority Ethnic) candidates as we seek to ensure our workforce structures are representative of the diversity of the communities we serve.

LNWUH is a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you., + Recent acute nursing experience, Recovery and surgical ward nursing + An interest in widening their skills and knowledge in Enhanced Care and critical care nursing + Evidence of professional development + Registration with the NMC and able to work in the UK Our Units have a combined robust educational programme and practice development team to support staff and have the support of a committed senior management team.

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: + Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK + St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease + Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice + Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Find out more about our Trust and why you should join us#WeAreLNWH Find out more about Our HEART values Find out more about our Trust Staff Benefits Our vision at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is to put "Quality at our HEART". Find out more about our ambitious strategy We are clear that our vision can only be achieved by our staff, who are our most valuable asset. Our vision is driven by our HEART values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff., London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: + Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK + St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease + Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice + Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.