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Job summary

Main area
Nursing
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Bank
Hours
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Flexible Working)
Job ref
343-5874017-ALL-NC
Employer
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
St Helier Hospital
Town
Carshalton
Salary
£20.25 - £31.66 Per Hour
Salary period
Hourly
Closing
16/06/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Bank ICU Nurse

Band 5

As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect.  We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork.  This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work.  When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values

 

Job overview

The StaffBank for Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust are seeking enthusiastic ICU trained RN's to work across both hospital sites 

If you are interested/available and meet the role requirements please apply today, additional information is listed in the attached Job Description

To join our pool of Staff Bank workers, there are many full time roles available but as they are ever-changing - the exact roles available will be provided once your Hiring & Recruitment is complete. We can give you an idea of the type of roles available at the time of contact, but we cannot guarantee set roles as your hiring time may vary. Depending on previous relevant experience & previous NHS experience, higher banding/rates can be discussed.

Main duties of the job

To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
To exercise his/her professional skills in a manner congruent to the
NMC’s position statement on the Scope of Professional Practice.

 To ensure that the unit interfaces with all other departments in a
professional and productive manner at all times.
To be a fully active and committed member of the multidisciplinary team
operating on the Intensive Care and High Dependency Units.
Will keep up to date with clinical developments relevant to the speciality
and current issues relating to the profession and the Trust.
Inform manager when changes in circumstances occur which may
affect safe and competent practice.
Work with and support the critical care clinical governance structure to
promote patient safety and quality of care. This includes reading all
relevant governance reports and actions.
Report all incidents and serious untoward clinical incidents, complete
relevant documentation, and co-operate with investigations as required.
Ensure that all staff are aware of their legal responsibilities with regard
to the prescription and administration and custody of drugs.
 Works towards achieving Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS
Trust objectives as laid out in the Nursing and Midwifery Strategy.
 Ensures that accurate records and information systems are maintained
and that all staff are trained in the use of relevant IT systems.

To manage own workload, prioritising care with advice and supervision
of a senior staff member.

 

Working for our organisation

  • "At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values."
  • OUR MISSION: 'TO PUT THE PATIENT FIRST BY DELIVERING GREAT CARE TO EVERY PATIENT, EVERY DAY'
  • Theres never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
  • Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care within sphere of
responsibility.
 Works cooperatively and collaboratively with multi-disciplinary colleagues
to deliver high standards of care to critically ill patients and ensures plans
of care reflect current patient care needs.
 Is aware and adheres to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
To provide quality, holistic care of a high standard to both the critically ill
patients and their families within Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals
NHS Trust.
 To liaise and co-operate with other relevant departments within the
hospital.
To act as a resource for peers, patients, relatives, carers and other staff
groups
 To participate in the unit and nursing service development in a proactive
manner
To ensure safe patient care, staff may be asked, at short notice, to work at
either Epsom General Hospital or St Helier Hospital ICU/HDU. This decision
would be made by the ICU/HDU Matron, having taken into account staffing,
skill mix, patient dependency and acuity and capacity within both units.
South West London Acute
Provider Collaborative


KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
 Resuscitation Services
 Pain Services
Practice Development Nurses
 Nursing and medical teams across Epsom & St. Helier University
Hospitals NHS Trust
 Allied Healthcare Professionals and Healthcare Scientist within
the Directorates

 

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in a critical care (ICU/HDU) setting
  • Valid NMC
  • Relevant acute NHS healthcare experience
  • Right to work in the UK

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardTrust IDNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeCare quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingNational Preceptorship Quality MarkDisability Advice Line

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nina Coley
Job title
Recruitment Consultant
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02082962626
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