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Job Overview
The Neuro ICU at St. George’s Hospital is an 18-bed specialist unit within a modern, purpose-built wing. As part of the Adult Critical Care Directorate, this unit is a designated Major Trauma Centre, Stroke Centre, and Regional Neuroscience Centre. It specializes in caring for patients with acquired or traumatic head and spine injuries, as well as complex neurosurgical and neuromedical conditions.
The diverse and inclusive team focuses on staff development, offering rotation opportunities to other ICU areas, secondments to research and outreach teams, and leadership training. Specialist education and management support are integral to the unit’s philosophy.
Main Duties of the Job
The role involves contributing to the NICU Practice Education Team on a part-time basis. Responsibilities include delivering Foundations of Critical Care Nursing education, training in patient transfers and polytrauma, coordinating rotational and mandatory training, and supporting ICU course modules. Additionally, the team organizes specialist study days and local staff development programs.
Practice educators maintain clinical proficiency by working in the unit alongside teaching responsibilities. This post comprises 50% practice education and 50% clinical duties for part-time and full-time candidates, with flexible education hours and clinical rotations.
Working for the Organisation
St. George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a leading teaching hospital and part of the GESH group (George’s, Epsom & St Helier). It operates as one of London’s three Major Trauma Centres and has a strong research culture.
The Adult Critical Care Directorate includes three intensive care units: Neuroscience, Cardiothoracic, and General, as well as a Critical Care Outreach Team. These units collaborate to share expertise and innovations, while staff benefit from professional development opportunities, including research, audits, and quality improvement projects.
New employees are supported with a period of supernumerary practice to facilitate integration into their roles.
Detailed Job Description and Responsibilities
Please refer to the person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential Criteria
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Completion of CC3N step 2 and step 3 competencies (or equivalent)
- Practice Assessor, Mentorship training, ENB 998 (or equivalent)
Desirable Criteria
- Working towards or completion of a postgraduate teaching qualification
Knowledge
Essential Criteria
- Familiarity with various learning and teaching styles
- Application of evidence-based practice
Desirable Criteria
- Developed research abilities
Professional Experience
Essential Criteria
- Recent substantial clinical experience in a comparable ICU
- Shift-leading experience in critical care
Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience in an educational or practice development post
Skills
Essential Criteria
- Excellent clinical skills
- Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities
Values and Behaviors
Alignment with the Trust’s core values: excellence, kindness, responsibility, and respect.
Additional Information
- The vacancy may close earlier than the advertised deadline if sufficient applications are received.
- Applicants are encouraged to check their emails regularly for interview updates.
- Pre-employment checks will include identity verification using document security features, including machine-readable zones, ultraviolet and infrared imaging.
- Written references from a professional work email address, including one from a current or most recent line manager, will be required.
Disability Support
The SWL Recruitment Hub is committed to promoting equity and inclusivity for individuals with disabilities. Support is available for job opportunities and reasonable adjustments via the Confidential Disability Advice Line:
- Telephone: 020 8296 3786
- Text: 07501 066267
The answering service is available after 5 pm.
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted by midnight on 10th December 2024.
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