Job overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a developmental band 6 within the ICU team.  We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and motivated ICU nurses who wish to develop their leadership skills post ICU courses. You will be supported by our senior nurses and education team to develop your with knowledge, skills and attitude to become a competent and confident band 6 ICU nurse. We will provide:

* Supernumerary orientation, individualised to your professional needs.

* In house leadership programme.

You will be required to work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse for a defined group of patients and take responsibility for:

• The assessment of care and health education needs;
• The development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient.

To be designated to manage the ward/department and/or act as a deputy to the person holding continuing responsibility.

To promote and participate in the implementation of the RUH Nursing strategy:

Reviewing nursing practice and implementing appropriate changes based on research/best practice.

Developing and implementing audit, quality and risk management initiatives.

Participate in clinical supervision appropriately, to teach and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor to nursing or non-nursing staff.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to work clinically within the multidisciplinary team, maintain high standards of practice while supporting staff on a shift by shift basic and provide clinical leadership and decision making.

The post holder will be required to be an enthusiastic and integral member of our established and committed team, and provide and supervise the delivery of excellent patient care. The candidate will provide effective clinical leadership and management of the team in the Intensive Care Unit and demonstrate the ability to manage their time by prioritising and organising their working. They must demonstrate current personal development; have a good understanding and involvement in improving patient safety, risk reduction and development of others and general support for peers, junior and senior colleagues.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person‑centred care we’re proud of.

We’re committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing  – and yes, we even have a pool! 

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