Registered Nurse

If you are a demonstrably experienced Registered Nurse currently working in an acute hospital setting and ready for your next challenge, Pencarrow could be the place to develop your career in Critical Care. Pencarrow is a 10 bedded Neuro Critical Care Unit within UHPs wider Critical Care service. As part of a Major Trauma Centre and regional neurosurgical service, we care for some of the most critically unwell and injured patients in the South West, including patients following major trauma, brain and spinal injury, complex neurosurgery and neurosurgical emergencies. Previous demonstrable Critical Care experience is not essential, but current post-registration demonstrable experience as a RN within an acute hospital setting is essential. We are looking for nurses with a good foundation in acute care who are ready to develop their specialist Critical Care skills. You will have a structured supernumerary induction, support from our dedicated Education Team and follow the national Critical Care competency framework, with opportunities to undertake the 60-credit ICU course with the University of Plymouth. This is a Band 5 post. Critical Care nursing roles are currently under review and we anticipate a future pathway which may enable progression to Band 6 following completion of national Step 1 competencies and other agreed criteria, subject to formal approval.,

• As a Bd 5 Critical Care Nurse you will provide individualised care to patients with complex and rapidly changing needs, progressing towards greater independence as your knowledge, skills and competencies develop.
You will care for Level 2 and L3 patients requiring organ support and specialist neurosurgical critical care, including mechanical ventilation, cardiovascular support, vasoactive medications, renal replacement therapy, advanced neurological assessment, intracranial pressure monitoring and external ventricular drains. You will recognise changes in a patient's condition, respond appropriately and escalate concerns, working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team. Critical Care nursing is about much more than technology and organ support. You will provide high-quality fundamental nursing care, advocate for patients who are often unable to communicate for themselves and support patients and families through difficult and uncertain periods. Pencarrow is part of the wider 28 bedded Critical Care service, providing experience of a broad range of general critical care needs.
• Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification., our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
  
  We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on . We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for