Staff Nurse - Critical Care Unit


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Preston, PR2 9HT
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Oct 2026
Closing date:	16 Oct 2026

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Summary

Critical care will give you the opportunity to broaden your knowledge and skills and develop your career pathway. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent care with compassion within an environment that is challenging, yet immensely rewarding. We are a friendly unit that offers a flexible and comprehensive induction. All staff are provided with supernumerary time this is flexible to be extended depending on previous experience. Duties will include, but not be limited to: Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines Support and provide patient education and health promotion Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines. Assist in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, in a timely manner, adhering to local and professional standards for documentation Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness To participate in education and training of junior staff. Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice Proactively engage with Trust wide or local changes and developments in nursing practice e.g intentional rounding, alcohol screening Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to line manager

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