Clinical Nurse, Critical Care


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Coventry, CV2 2DX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	3 Nov 2026

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Summary

Able to provide information and advice to the patient on the prescribed medication, side effects and interactions. Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients Recognition and escalation of the deteriorating patient. Education and supporting patients with care of tracheostomy. Education and training provision of identified staff groups, patients and carers within defined areas. Responsible for accurate, timely documentation of clinical plan in patients records both computerised and paper based. Utilise and ensure others utilise information and IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data available Identify and implement, in collaboration with the multi-professional team, appropriate areas for research and audit. Implement and support the introduction of new treatment methods relevant to the speciality Deputise for the Clinical Nurse Manager and the Matron in their absence. Establish and maintain professional networking relationships between departments in the trust and attend external meetings to promote best practice in the trust. Support patients, carers and staff during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g. breaking bad news or following an unexpected event. Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards. For further details please see the attached job description. Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

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