Job overview

To support and assist in the delivery of professional nursing care to patients within the Intensive and High Dependency Care Unit, ensuring the highest possible standards of care are received by patients and their carer’s while on the unit. On behalf of the Sisters/Charge Nurses, liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team both within the department and beyond, ensuring care is delivered to the patients effectively, efficiently and safely. Update relevant staff on the clinical condition of patients and maintains accurate nursing records for patients on the unit. Maintain effective communications between patients, their relatives and the multi-professional team both within the department and beyond, to avoid problems caused by poor communication. Provide written as well as verbal advice to patients and relatives discharged from the unit. Act as an ambassador/role model for the organisation and the Nursing Profession.

The candidate will be expected to  complete  the ICU Critical Care National Network Nurse Leads Forum (CC3N) Step One Competency document during the 12 month seconded period.

Any previous Critical Care experience desirable.

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Working for our organisation

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon – covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.