Job summary
An opportunity has
arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated members of critical care staff to join
the Critical Care Outreach Team at South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation
Trust.
The post holder will
deliver a nurse led critical care outreach service, to support and improve
services for level 1 level 2 patients on the ward, who are at risk of
deteriorating.
They will provide
highly specialised interventions and support with appropriate physical
assessment, observation and treatment of acutely / critically ill patients.
They will contribute to the developments of the CCOT service and education
throughout Trust when required.
Key
Requirements: Critical Care nurse with significant band 6
critical care experience.
Hours
per week: 24 hours per week. Must be able to work day and night duty
including public holidays and weekends.
Main duties of the job
The post
holder will be required to provide high quality nursing care to patients at
ward level and within critical care throughout the Trust. They will be required
to support and improve services for patients at risk of deterioration, and
those who may need escalation to a higher level of care. The post holder will
be required to provide highly specialised interventions and support with the
appropriate physical assessment, observation and treatment for acutely unwell
patients, and support those stepping down from a higher level of care. The post
holder will need to have significant critical care experience at a senior
level.
The CCOT
service provides 24/7 cover to both Sunderland and South Tyneside sites, so
rotation is required. The post also requires the applicant to be able to work a
range of shifts including night duties, weekends and bank holidays.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To coordinate the delivery and development of the Critical Care Outreach service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for patient safety and monitoring.
- To support and improve services for level 1 patients on the ward at risk of deterioration, and in need of level 2 or level 3 care.
- To provide an integrated Trust wide approach to Critical Care with the provision of the service outside the boundary of the ICCU.
- To enable timely discharges from ICCU by supporting the continuing recovery and rehabilitation of patients transferred to the ward.
- To provide highly specialised interventions and support with appropriate physical assessment, observation and treatment for acutely / critically ill patients on the ward.
- To be accountable for the planning and delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient care in relation to dedicated pathways of care, working as an autonomous practitioner.
- To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework.
- To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code of Conduct.
- To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources.
- Provide education and training to clinical staff across the Trust.
- Provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area.
- To represent the service nationwide.
- To play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for specialist area are met.
- To undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist area.
To comply with the Trusts Vision, Values and Behavioural Compact
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To coordinate the delivery and development of the Critical Care Outreach service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for patient safety and monitoring.
- To support and improve services for level 1 patients on the ward at risk of deterioration, and in need of level 2 or level 3 care.
- To provide an integrated Trust wide approach to Critical Care with the provision of the service outside the boundary of the ICCU.
- To enable timely discharges from ICCU by supporting the continuing recovery and rehabilitation of patients transferred to the ward.
- To provide highly specialised interventions and support with appropriate physical assessment, observation and treatment for acutely / critically ill patients on the ward.
- To be accountable for the planning and delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient care in relation to dedicated pathways of care, working as an autonomous practitioner.
- To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework.
- To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code of Conduct.
- To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources.
- Provide education and training to clinical staff across the Trust.
- Provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area.
- To represent the service nationwide.
- To play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for specialist area are met.
- To undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist area.
To comply with the Trusts Vision, Values and Behavioural Compact
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse.
- Degree in nursing studies or other relevant clinical degree (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- History Taking / Clinical skills accreditation.
- Completion of, National Competency Framework for Registered Nurses in Adult Critical Care Steps 1, 2 & 3 or equivalent.
- Post-Qualification Critical Care Course which meets the requirements of the National Standards for Adult Critical Care Nurse Education.
Desirable
- Leadership and Management course.
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care delivery.
- Significant band 6 experience of working in Critical Care.
- Experience of leading a team/supervising junior staff.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients.
- Clinical teaching experience.
Desirable
- Experience of working within the Critical Care Outreach Team
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT packages (Meditech, V6, MS Office)
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to clinical practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Project management skills.
- ALS course
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse.
- Degree in nursing studies or other relevant clinical degree (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- History Taking / Clinical skills accreditation.
- Completion of, National Competency Framework for Registered Nurses in Adult Critical Care Steps 1, 2 & 3 or equivalent.
- Post-Qualification Critical Care Course which meets the requirements of the National Standards for Adult Critical Care Nurse Education.
Desirable
- Leadership and Management course.
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care delivery.
- Significant band 6 experience of working in Critical Care.
- Experience of leading a team/supervising junior staff.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients.
- Clinical teaching experience.
Desirable
- Experience of working within the Critical Care Outreach Team
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT packages (Meditech, V6, MS Office)
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to clinical practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Project management skills.
- ALS course
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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