Job summaryThe Critical Care team at Barnet Hospital is passionate about getting it right for patients, their families and staff. To achieve this, we are looking to appoint passionate, enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic Band 6 Registered Nurses who hold a UK accredited critical care qualification, have experience mentoring junior staff and are ready to take on a more senior role within our 18-bed capacity critical care department.This exciting Band 6 opportunity will develop your leadership and management skills within our proactive multi-disciplinary team. We will place you on the Band 6 development programme which is over a period of 9 months.Areas included in this programme are:Enrolment on our in-house leadership programme which is accredited by Middlesex University and support you to attend NHS Leadership Academy Courses in the futureWe will support your attendance on a assessor's course if you haven't already obtained you qualificationBook you to attend Recruitment and selection Training and perform interviews with a more senior member of staff once completed.Enrolled onto ILS training.Appraisal TrainingAllocated band 7 and senior band 6 to support you whilst on the programme.You will need to demonstrate a strong desire to be part of our team and have true passion to strive for excellent patient care and excel in your communication skills. We value our staff and will be committed to help you achieve your full potential.Main duties of the jobThe main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further your understanding of the role.Main duties of the job:Providing high quality, effective and individualised nursing care to a variety of patients in a compassionate and caring way.Assessing care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating care without supervision whilst teaching more junior members of staff.Helping to lead and monitor the performance of the nursing team by completion of appraisals.Deputising for the Senior Nurse as required.About usWorking in Barnet Intensive Care Unit you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly and part-time.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further your understanding of the role.Person SpecificationRoyal Free World Class ValuesEssentialDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust ValuesEducation & professional QualificationsEssential1 st or 2nd level registrationIntensive Care CourseDesirableMentorship CourseExperienceEssentialRelevant ITU experience following ITU courseManagement experience within area of specialtyMentored course members, junior nurses or student nursesDesirableDemonstrate an insight into management issues e.g. management of change, conflictDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Free London NHS Foundation TrustAddressBarnet HospitalWellhouse laneBarnetEN5 3DJEmployer's websitehttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)