Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experience retrieval and PICU nurse to become the lead Band 7 nurse on a full time or job share basis for the SORT service within Southampton Children's Hospital. We are looking for someone who is knowledgeable with paediatric retrievals, dedicated to moving a service forward and who has excellent vision, leadership skills and communication skills.
SORT is the regional retrieval service for the Thames Valley and Wessex region, with a hub at Southampton and Oxford, transferring around 500 level 3 patients a year and taking over 1000 calls. Transfers take place by land, air (fixed wing and helicopter) and boat. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a lead nurse for the service at the Southampton hub in Southampton Children's Hospital. This role has been created to allow us further develop our service with expansion to develop a HDU transport system and repatriation team. This is an opportunity to develop and expand this service.
We would expect the candidate to take part in clinical PICU shifts and clinical shifts on SORT in addition to the managerial aspects of running the service and creating a business case for expansion and development.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:
Provide managerial & leadership skills to develop the current SORT service further. Provide clinical skills to PICU and SORT.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR: Experienced PICU and retrieval nurse. Someone to create a vision for the service and develop towards that vision. Experience of leadership and management and team work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:
Provide managerial & leadership skills to develop the current SORT service further. Provide clinical skills to PICU and SORT.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR: Experienced PICU and retrieval nurse. Someone to create a vision for the service and develop towards that vision. Experience of leadership and management and team work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Nurse with relevant degree or equivalent qualification
- Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
- Paeds nursing course
- Leadership/management qualification or equivalent experience
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching within the health care setting and proven clinical teaching activities
- Extensive post registration experience within specialist area
- Knowledge of the BAPM Framework
Desirable
- Evidence of utilising evidence in practice
- Experience within a retrieval/transport service
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Teamwork
- Change management
- People management
- Working under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Nurse with relevant degree or equivalent qualification
- Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
- Paeds nursing course
- Leadership/management qualification or equivalent experience
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching within the health care setting and proven clinical teaching activities
- Extensive post registration experience within specialist area
- Knowledge of the BAPM Framework
Desirable
- Evidence of utilising evidence in practice
- Experience within a retrieval/transport service
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Teamwork
- Change management
- People management
- Working under pressure
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).
