Job summary
Sister/Charge Nurse Band 6
Critical Care Outreach
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated people to join the Critical Care Outreach Team as a Sister/Charge Nurse. Our dynamic team delivers a 24/7 evidence-based care to acutely unwell patients, or those at risk of deterioration throughout the James Paget University Trust.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be an individual who is an expert in assessing and recognising acutely ill patients and can work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure patients receive the right treatment in the right place at the right time. This will require excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be supported by a minimum of four year post registration experience, which includes two year experience within a critical care/acute care setting.
About us
The James Paget University Trust is passionate about education and the personal development of all staff and this will be a fundamental element of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Critical Care Outreach Team are committed to providing the highest quality of care and maintaining consistently high standards in a professional and friendly atmosphere. The James Paget University Hospital has a set of values and behaviours which are summarised in the job description for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Critical Care Outreach Team are committed to providing the highest quality of care and maintaining consistently high standards in a professional and friendly atmosphere. The James Paget University Hospital has a set of values and behaviours which are summarised in the job description for this post.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- First degree in nursing
Desirable
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Minimum 3 years post reg experience with 2 years in critical/acute care
- Excellent knowledge base regarding the critically ill patient
Desirable
- Experience within critical care outreach within the past 12 months
- Experience of teaching health professionals and patients
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and team building skills
Desirable
- Ability to educate patient and staff
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- First degree in nursing
Desirable
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Minimum 3 years post reg experience with 2 years in critical/acute care
- Excellent knowledge base regarding the critically ill patient
Desirable
- Experience within critical care outreach within the past 12 months
- Experience of teaching health professionals and patients
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and team building skills
Desirable
- Ability to educate patient and staff
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
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).
