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Critical Care Matey Nurse
Arrr, in the world o' medicine, a Critical Care Matey Nurse be a treasure! With landlubbers growin' old and needin' care, the seas be callin' fer skilled hands. Ye'll be battlin' the storms of critical conditions, keepin' yer shipshape crew o' patients safe and sound.
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Curious about being a critical care matey nurse? Here's the honest picture - what you'd really do, what you'd earn, and every way in. No need to decide anything yet.
What you'd actually do
As a Critical Care Matey Nurse, ye be the captain o' yer patients' health! Ye'll be navigatin' through the treacherous waters of critical care, monitorin' vital signs and administerin' treatments. Workin' alongside yer crew of doctors and fellow nurses, ye'll ensure that every matey gets the best care possible. With a steady hand and a keen eye, ye'll be makin' decisions that could save lives, all while keepin' a cool head in the heat of battle.
1Monitorin' the vital signs o' yer crew
2Administerin' medicines and treatments
3Collaboratin' with yer medical crew fer treatment plans
Career progression & pay
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Getting in
Junior Matey Nurse
£30,000 - £35,000
Nursin' Degree
As a Junior Matey Nurse, ye'll start yer journey learnin' the ropes from seasoned sailors.
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Building up
Mid-Level Matey Nurse
£40,000 - £50,000
2-3 years o' experience
In this phase, ye'll take on more responsibilities and sail independently with yer patients.
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At the top
Senior Matey Nurse
£55,000+
Specialisation
As a Senior Matey Nurse, ye'll lead yer crew and be responsible fer the quality o' care.
Degrees that lead here via Nursing and Midwifery
Apprenticeships that lead here
Veterinary nurse
Agriculture, environmental and animal care
Level 3 · A-level2.5 yrs
Dental nurse
Health and science
Level 3 · A-level1.5 yrs
Registered nurse degree (NMC 2018)
Health and science
Level 6 · Degree4 yrs
Specialist community public health nurse (NMC 2022)
Health and science
Level 7 · Master's1.5 yrs
Community nurse specialist practitioner (NMC 2022)
Health and science
Level 7 · Master's2 yrs
Health and social care foundation apprenticeship
Health and science
Level 2 · GCSE level0.7 yrs
Who hires - top UK employers
NHS
The largest healthcare system in the UK, a mighty employer in the seas o' medicine.
Barts Health NHS Trust
One o' the largest NHS trusts in England, known fer its excellent patient care.
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Offers a wide range o' health services and has a fine reputation.
How to get in - your routes
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