Critical Care Outreach Practitioner(Copy)

Job summary

We are looking to increase our Critical Care Outreach Band 7 workforce by the equivalent of up to 2.5 full time posts. This is open to internal applicants only with current/recent experience of working within the Yeovil Hospital Critical Care Outreach Team. Candidates must have evidence of completion or be working towards the National Outreach Forum Enhanced Level Critical Care Competencies. The service covers 24/7 with Days, Twilight and Night Shifts, there is the expectation that all CCOT members cover these shifts in a varied shift pattern.

Main duties of the job

To be a skilled member of the Critical Care Outreach Team (CCOT) providing early intervention with appropriate assessment, observation and treatment to seriously ill patients in all clinical areas.

The role involves preventing further physiological deterioration and identifying those patients who would benefit from an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admission, or critical care interventions and support.

To be autonomous expert clinical practitioner and provide extensive clinical advice and support to ward based staff to enhance their knowledge and skills in caring for seriously ill patients in the acute setting, when this is deemed appropriate.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!