Job summary
Following on from retirement of the previous post holder we are delighted to advertise the post of Lead Nurse for STRS and Advanced Clinical practice for cardio-respiratory and intensive care. The post holder will provide ACP leadership, expert clinical nursing advice and management support to the service, our advanced clinical practitioners within the directorate and the district general hospitals with whom we work in partnership.
The post holder will provide leadership, expert clinical nursing advice and management support for STRS and ACP, working in partnership with the Lead Consultant for STRS, the Band 7 Nurse Lead, other transport teams, the ambulance provider, PCC, Head of Nursing, Clinical Director and General manager to continually improve and develop successful network services and lead the ACP workforce, aligning with the Trust strategic agenda, local, regional and national specialist network agendas and DH agenda for Paediatric Critical Care.
The Lead Nurse will work collaboratively with the Head of Nursing team to direct nursing workforce plans for the service, providing managerial support and deputising as required. They will work collaboratively with the Clinical Director and Head of Service to build on the clinical and business success of the service, extending reputation and capacity to contribute to the corporate success of the Trust.
Closing Date: 29th May 2023
Interview Date: 08th June 2023
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide expert nursing advice and leadership for the Trust and will undertake relevant projects within the Trust, the networks, representing nursing in the area of speciality for the organisation.
The post holder will lead on risk management, patient safety and clinical governance issues within STRS in collaboration with the Evelina Lead for Quality and Safety interfacing into the Trust patient safety strategy, ensuring that patients are actively involved in the development of services and the monitoring of quality.
The post holder will identify areas for service improvement through the use of a working knowledge of improvement methodologies and to prepare business cases for change where appropriate.
The post-holder will work collaboratively with the Head of Nursing, Head of Service and Clinical Director to lead service development aimed at improving quality including patient and family experience of specialist care, concentrating on delivering a holistic and family centred approach.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
Guy's & St Thomas' is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country, with around 22,000 staff, an annual turnover of more than £1.6 billion, and over 2.6 million patient contacts a year. Our hospitals have a long and proud history, dating back almost 900 years, and have been at the forefront of medical progress and innovation since they were founded. We continue to build on these traditions and have a reputation for clinical, teaching and research excellence. See www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Safe provision and development of the South Thames Retrieval Service, (STRS) within the southeast network. Ensuring the smooth running of the service, overseeing the upkeep of transportequipment, day to day running of the PICU emergency ambulance contract. Advocate for thisservice provision locally, nationally and internationally benchmark against other service providers.
The post holder will provide leadership, expert clinical nursing advice and management support (coordination, audit, information and education) for STRS and ACP. The post-holder will work in partnership with the Lead Consultant for STRS, the Band 7 Nurse Lead, other transport teams, the ambulance provider, PCC, Head of Nursing, Clinical Director and General manager to continually improve and develop successful network services and lead the ACP workforce, aligning with the Trust strategic agenda, local, regional and national specialist network agendas and DH agenda for Paediatric Critical Care.
The post holder will provide expert Paediatric Intensive Care transport advice relating to the service, network function and operational aspects of the specialist centre. Page 4 of 17 Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will act as a senior clinical role model to the Advanced Nurse Practitioner team, leading and supporting growth, development and extended roles for the nursing team to allow collaborative working across the service and hospital sites.
Further details on the main responsibilities can be found in the job description and person spec attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Safe provision and development of the South Thames Retrieval Service, (STRS) within the southeast network. Ensuring the smooth running of the service, overseeing the upkeep of transportequipment, day to day running of the PICU emergency ambulance contract. Advocate for thisservice provision locally, nationally and internationally benchmark against other service providers.
The post holder will provide leadership, expert clinical nursing advice and management support (coordination, audit, information and education) for STRS and ACP. The post-holder will work in partnership with the Lead Consultant for STRS, the Band 7 Nurse Lead, other transport teams, the ambulance provider, PCC, Head of Nursing, Clinical Director and General manager to continually improve and develop successful network services and lead the ACP workforce, aligning with the Trust strategic agenda, local, regional and national specialist network agendas and DH agenda for Paediatric Critical Care.
The post holder will provide expert Paediatric Intensive Care transport advice relating to the service, network function and operational aspects of the specialist centre. Page 4 of 17 Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will act as a senior clinical role model to the Advanced Nurse Practitioner team, leading and supporting growth, development and extended roles for the nursing team to allow collaborative working across the service and hospital sites.
Further details on the main responsibilities can be found in the job description and person spec attached.
Person Specification
Additional Information
Essential
- Proactive forward thinking approach. Self-motivated & innovative.
Qualifications / Education
Essential
- RN1 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
- BSc/1st Degree or willingness to undertake
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner
- A proven track record of sustained operational service management at a senior level in a critical care environment, including staff management, financial management and change management.
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
- RCA training
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrates the trust's Values & Behaviours
Previous Experience
Essential
- Change management skills
- Proven management & leadership roles.
- A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled with a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority
- Proven ability to analyse complex problems and to lead strategy development.
- A confident and demonstrable track record in using quantitative, qualitative and financial information to inform delivery planning and in monitoring performance, and particularly associated with clinical quality.
Desirable
- Experience of working across an organisation
- Experience of leading change
Skills
Essential
- Ability to effectively prioritise work within a busy environment with multiple demands.
- Ability to build and lead an effective integrated team
- The ability to develop and maintain standards, initiate and lead evidence based practice.
- Demonstrate excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
Person Specification
Additional Information
Essential
- Proactive forward thinking approach. Self-motivated & innovative.
Qualifications / Education
Essential
- RN1 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
- BSc/1st Degree or willingness to undertake
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner
- A proven track record of sustained operational service management at a senior level in a critical care environment, including staff management, financial management and change management.
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
- RCA training
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrates the trust's Values & Behaviours
Previous Experience
Essential
- Change management skills
- Proven management & leadership roles.
- A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled with a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority
- Proven ability to analyse complex problems and to lead strategy development.
- A confident and demonstrable track record in using quantitative, qualitative and financial information to inform delivery planning and in monitoring performance, and particularly associated with clinical quality.
Desirable
- Experience of working across an organisation
- Experience of leading change
Skills
Essential
- Ability to effectively prioritise work within a busy environment with multiple demands.
- Ability to build and lead an effective integrated team
- The ability to develop and maintain standards, initiate and lead evidence based practice.
- Demonstrate excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
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).
