915 Pacu Nurse jobs in the United Kingdom

Direct Medics is a leading healthcare recruitment specialist recruiting nurses of all bands and specialties for acute, primary care and mental-health positions in the public and the private sector across the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Unfortunately we cannot offer or facilitate visa sponsorship for our locum roles

Job Description:

We are currently recruiting registered nurses for work in ITU settings in Forth Valley Royal Hospital and Critical Care settings in Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary. Excellent rates from £49 to £57.86 per hour & regular work available.

Requirements

• NMC Registration
• 12 months Nursing experience in the UK
• Right to Work in the UK

Benefits

We offer a complete end-to-end candidate support package to our nurses which includes:

• Excellent payrates & weekly payroll
• Free governance support in the event of Fitness To Practice concerns
• Priority locum bookings
• A Nursing recruitment team with combined local market experience of over sixty years
• Free Enhanced Criminal Records check
• Free Serology reporting
• Free Occupational Health assessment
• Free training (including practical training) and Uniform
• Unlimited Colleague Referral Scheme*

Air Personnel are looking for a  Critical Care Flight Nurse / Clinical Coordinator  to join their client based in Bristol.

We are currently looking for an experienced Intensive Care Nurse to join us in a full-time position (40 hours) based primarily at Bristol Airport, as a member of our fixed-wing air ambulance team. There will be an element of overnight stays abroad from time to time, with all expenses covered by the company. Proximity to the Bristol Base is a prerequisite (<60 min travel distance by own car) as well as the ability to support from our Bournemouth Base from time to time, as needed by the business.

This is an exciting opportunity that will involve coordinating the logistics of aeromedical transfers between countries, case management and bed resourcing, as well actively working as a Critical Care Flight Nurse on air ambulance missions within the UK and overseas. We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, and experienced Critical Care Nurse that would be capable for autonomously organising all aspects of the logistics of an aeromedical transfer, then executing the transfer alongside a Doctor/Nurse/Paramedic. All necessary ‘On the Job’ Training will be provided for this position.

Due to the nature of the role, proven experience of organisation and management within a clinical setting is essential. The successful candidate would be able to demonstrate at least five years of Critical Care nursing in an acute hospital setting, consolidated with a post graduate qualification as evidence of this. Experience in the complexities of transportation of critically unwell patients by air or road would be an advantage.

Responsibilities:

Flight Medical Crew Coordination and Management

Assist the Clinical Services Manager with management and coordination of the team of nurses and paramedics employed by the company / and or subcontracted as a bank of in- flight medical crew.

Medical Operational support

Assistance with case handling as requested by the Clinical Service Manager and/or Medical Director.

Liaising with clients and providers on active cases.

Arranging the logistical (in conjunction with the operations team) and clinical details of aeromedical repatriations to the appropriate specifications of our clients and the Medical Director.

Take responsibility for operational and medical management of Commercial and Air Ambulance transfers.

Act as the initial point of contact for Flight Medical Crew on assignment, dealing with enquiries/problems and, when required, seeking advice and guidance from the Clinical Service Manager, Medical Director and/or other relevant managers.

Audit completed (closed) case files.

To track current cases, review progress and deal with or refer problems in order to safely expedite the mission.

Operate a priority ‘tagging’ system, so that urgent actions are not overlooked.

To be responsible, or to nominate a person to be responsible, during each duty period for checking the logistics/arrangements of newly organised repatriations.

Act as referral point for critical/high risk cases in terms of case management. These will be referred to as ‘Serious Cases’ and may be subdivided into three types of risk category: Clinical, Logistic (Operational) and Financial.

To record and notify all Clinical Serious Cases to the Medical Director.

To source beds and manage the bed management cases as requested by the client.

Any other reasonable tasks requested by Clinical Service Manager or Medical Director

Clinical Duties

To operate as a Flight Nurse (ICU/Level 3), ensuring safe and efficient clinical practice within their scope of practice set out by their registration body (NMC/HCPC).

To maintain Level 3 skills and competencies and ensuring currency by working at least 1 day per month in a ICU environment.

To be able to dispense under the powers of Patient Specific Directives* (see below).

To be active in the implementation of Infection Control and Decontamination procedures within the company.

Equipment Manager

To share the following responsibilities under the direction of the Clinical Services Manager:

Take responsibility/accountability for the safety and operation readiness of all medical equipment and medical materials and consumables, including oxygen cylinders

Ensure all electrical equipment has been maintained, serviced and charged as per manufacturer’s instructions

Ensure all equipment has been checked for function prior to undertaking a transfer and that spare working batteries and mains power cables are carried

Ensure all time-limited equipment and drugs are within date

Ensure all single use items are discarded after use, and that all single patient items are discarded after patient hand-over or left with the patient at the receiving facility

Ensure the safe disposal of all clinical waste

Arrange laundry, decontamination and/or sterilisation of all items that are reusable

Ensure all items of equipment are safely returned and refurbished after each mission

Procurement and Servicing of Medical Supplies

In collaboration with the Medical Director under the supervision of the Clinical Services Manager:

Procure all necessary medical hardware and disposables for the efficient and safe operation of the air ambulance in every role for which the company has the potential to respond

Order medical supplies including pharmaceutical products

Order, service, maintenance or disposal of medical equipment

Instigate a stock control and management system

Maintain a database of all medical stores including pharmaceutical products (medications and fluids)

Maintain a list of expiry dates within the stock check database

Teaching and Training

With the Medical Director, Clinical Service Manager and any other personnel who may be needed, to maintain a high standard of in-house teaching

Assist with instruction and mentorship of Flight Medical Crew members

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

Essential

Full and unrestricted registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council in the UK

Post graduate qualification in critical care nursing

At least 5 years of Critical Care Nursing experience in an acute hospital setting

Resuscitation training (ALS) within the past 4 years (ILS within 1 year)

Ability to think on your feet

Can-do attitude

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent medical documentation stills

Enthusiasm and commitment

Dynamic and self-motivated

Ability to work efficiently under stressful conditions

DBS clearance (enhanced)

Advantageous

Transfer course

Previous experience in transportation of critically unwell patients (by road or by air)

RCN Membership

In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you:

Competitive Group Pension Scheme

Comprehensive Life Assurance *

Comprehensive Income Protection *

Comprehensive Travel Insurance *

Comprehensive Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation) *

Free Car Parking

2 Paid Volunteering Days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval)

Investment in Training, Qualifications and Professional Development

This is an excellent opportunity to join this company, great team, fantastic organisation and wonderful job!

Please call Michelle for further information or apply with your CV

Air Personnel are looking for a  Critical Care Flight Nurse / Clinical Coordinator  to join their client based in Bristol.

We are currently looking for an experienced Intensive Care Nurse to join us in a full-time position (40 hours) based primarily at Bristol Airport, as a member of our fixed-wing air ambulance team. There will be an element of overnight stays abroad from time to time, with all expenses covered by the company. Proximity to the Bristol Base is a prerequisite (<60 min travel distance by own car) as well as the ability to support from our Bournemouth Base from time to time, as needed by the business.

This is an exciting opportunity that will involve coordinating the logistics of aeromedical transfers between countries, case management and bed resourcing, as well actively working as a Critical Care Flight Nurse on air ambulance missions within the UK and overseas. We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, and experienced Critical Care Nurse that would be capable for autonomously organising all aspects of the logistics of an aeromedical transfer, then executing the transfer alongside a Doctor/Nurse/Paramedic. All necessary ‘On the Job’ Training will be provided for this position.

Due to the nature of the role, proven experience of organisation and management within a clinical setting is essential. The successful candidate would be able to demonstrate at least five years of Critical Care nursing in an acute hospital setting, consolidated with a post graduate qualification as evidence of this. Experience in the complexities of transportation of critically unwell patients by air or road would be an advantage.

Responsibilities:

Flight Medical Crew Coordination and Management

Assist the Clinical Services Manager with management and coordination of the team of nurses and paramedics employed by the company / and or subcontracted as a bank of in- flight medical crew.

Medical Operational support

Assistance with case handling as requested by the Clinical Service Manager and/or Medical Director.

Liaising with clients and providers on active cases.

Arranging the logistical (in conjunction with the operations team) and clinical details of aeromedical repatriations to the appropriate specifications of our clients and the Medical Director.

Take responsibility for operational and medical management of Commercial and Air Ambulance transfers.

Act as the initial point of contact for Flight Medical Crew on assignment, dealing with enquiries/problems and, when required, seeking advice and guidance from the Clinical Service Manager, Medical Director and/or other relevant managers.

Audit completed (closed) case files.

To track current cases, review progress and deal with or refer problems in order to safely expedite the mission.

Operate a priority ‘tagging’ system, so that urgent actions are not overlooked.

To be responsible, or to nominate a person to be responsible, during each duty period for checking the logistics/arrangements of newly organised repatriations.

Act as referral point for critical/high risk cases in terms of case management. These will be referred to as ‘Serious Cases’ and may be subdivided into three types of risk category: Clinical, Logistic (Operational) and Financial.

To record and notify all Clinical Serious Cases to the Medical Director.

To source beds and manage the bed management cases as requested by the client.

Any other reasonable tasks requested by Clinical Service Manager or Medical Director

Clinical Duties

To operate as a Flight Nurse (ICU/Level 3), ensuring safe and efficient clinical practice within their scope of practice set out by their registration body (NMC/HCPC).

To maintain Level 3 skills and competencies and ensuring currency by working at least 1 day per month in a ICU environment.

To be able to dispense under the powers of Patient Specific Directives* (see below).

To be active in the implementation of Infection Control and Decontamination procedures within the company.

Equipment Manager

To share the following responsibilities under the direction of the Clinical Services Manager:

Take responsibility/accountability for the safety and operation readiness of all medical equipment and medical materials and consumables, including oxygen cylinders

Ensure all electrical equipment has been maintained, serviced and charged as per manufacturer’s instructions

Ensure all equipment has been checked for function prior to undertaking a transfer and that spare working batteries and mains power cables are carried

Ensure all time-limited equipment and drugs are within date

Ensure all single use items are discarded after use, and that all single patient items are discarded after patient hand-over or left with the patient at the receiving facility

Ensure the safe disposal of all clinical waste

Arrange laundry, decontamination and/or sterilisation of all items that are reusable

Ensure all items of equipment are safely returned and refurbished after each mission

Procurement and Servicing of Medical Supplies

In collaboration with the Medical Director under the supervision of the Clinical Services Manager:

Procure all necessary medical hardware and disposables for the efficient and safe operation of the air ambulance in every role for which the company has the potential to respond

Order medical supplies including pharmaceutical products

Order, service, maintenance or disposal of medical equipment

Instigate a stock control and management system

Maintain a database of all medical stores including pharmaceutical products (medications and fluids)

Maintain a list of expiry dates within the stock check database

Teaching and Training

With the Medical Director, Clinical Service Manager and any other personnel who may be needed, to maintain a high standard of in-house teaching

Assist with instruction and mentorship of Flight Medical Crew members

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

Essential

Full and unrestricted registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council in the UK

Post graduate qualification in critical care nursing

At least 5 years of Critical Care Nursing experience in an acute hospital setting

Resuscitation training (ALS) within the past 4 years (ILS within 1 year)

Ability to think on your feet

Can-do attitude

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent medical documentation stills

Enthusiasm and commitment

Dynamic and self-motivated

Ability to work efficiently under stressful conditions

DBS clearance (enhanced)

Advantageous

Transfer course

Previous experience in transportation of critically unwell patients (by road or by air)

RCN Membership

In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you:

Competitive Group Pension Scheme

Comprehensive Life Assurance *

Comprehensive Income Protection *

Comprehensive Travel Insurance *

Comprehensive Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation) *

Free Car Parking

2 Paid Volunteering Days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval)

Investment in Training, Qualifications and Professional Development

This is an excellent opportunity to join this company, great team, fantastic organisation and wonderful job!

Please call Michelle for further information or apply with your CV