Staff Nurse- ICU

Staff Nurse- ICU Overview

We are looking for a motivated, compassionate, and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Critical Care team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This role is ideal for Registered Nurses, particularly those with experience in acute care settings such as Intensive Care, High Dependency Units, or Emergency Departments. As part of our Level 1-3 Critical Care service, you will provide exceptional, patient-centered care to critically ill patients, utilizing advanced assessment, monitoring, and clinical intervention skills.

In this position, you will work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, supported in an environment that values professional development, continuous learning, and excellence in patient outcomes. Experienced Critical Care nurses will have opportunities to further develop their expertise, contribute to service improvement initiatives, mentor junior colleagues, and engage in education, research, and quality improvement activities.

Main Duties

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to patients requiring Level 1, 2, and 3 critical care.
• Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate individualized care for patients with complex and rapidly changing clinical needs.
• Provide care for patients needing advanced organ support therapies and utilize clinical judgment to recognize and respond to deterioration.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to coordinate and optimize patient care.
• Support patients and their families throughout critical illness and recovery.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold professional standards.
• Supervise and support students, nursing associates, and junior colleagues as appropriate.
• Contribute to quality improvement, audits, patient safety, and service development initiatives.
• Participate in education, training, and competency programs to develop critical care knowledge and skills.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, learning, and continuous improvement.

About Us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to supporting our employees with a variety of benefits designed to enhance both professional and personal life. We offer flexible working options, participation in the NHS pension scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, and a strong focus on career development. Additionally, you will gain access to the Blue Light Card, which unlocks exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities.

Somerset is a beautiful region that combines idyllic countryside with vibrant cities, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty and urban life. With excellent educational facilities and affordable housing, it is an ideal place to build your career and future.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential qualifications include being a Registered Nurse (NMC Level 1). Experience caring for acutely unwell or deteriorating patients is essential, while previous experience in Intensive Care, High Dependency Unit, Emergency Department, or similar settings is desirable. Additional qualifications such as a Critical Care Course, ALS certification, and mentorship qualifications are advantageous.

This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check and requires current UK professional registration. Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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