Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join our existing critical care outreach team at UHCW NHS Trust . This is an exciting time to join the team as we launch the 24/7 Critical Care Outreach service.
The Critical Care Outreach Team is a proactive service that provides early recognition, assessment and management of the deteriorating patient. We are looking for compassionate, enthusiastic driven practitioner who is passionate about making a difference in the care of the acutely unwell and deteriorating patient.
You will provide autonomous specialist advice to support and facilitate high quality individualised care to the acutely ill and deteriorating patient in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. You will assist in facilitating timely admission to critical care and support the discharge from critical care involving appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team in the decision making process .
The successful candidate will be able to make informed decisions within their own area and scope of professional practice to ensure agreed standards, objectives and targets are met.
Please be advised there is a proposed interview date of 15th December.
Main duties of the job
The practitioner will work autonomously as part of the critical care outreach service. They will provide expert clinical practice and leadership providing expert care and intervention for the acutely ill, deteriorating and critically unwell ward patients across the trust as part of a 24-hour shift rotation that covers 365 days per year.
The practitioner will perform patient assessments, undertake appropriate investigations and initiate, evaluate, and modify a range of interventions to prevent patient deterioration. They will assist and facilitate the timely admission and discharge of patients to and from the critical care area by early care intervention and supportive of their continuing recovery within the ward environment.
About us
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellencedesignated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Accountable for own actions in accordance with Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute towards corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high-quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations.
Coordinate the care of critically ill patients through the critical care pathway to ensure the effective management of their patient group.
A resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice.
Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes.
Use the SBAR tool to communicate clinical concerns.
Maintain effective communication within the critical care outreach team, multi-disciplinary teams, and other departments.
Communicate complex information effectively to ward staff, multi-disciplinary team, critical care team, patients, and carers.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Accountable for own actions in accordance with Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute towards corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high-quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations.
Coordinate the care of critically ill patients through the critical care pathway to ensure the effective management of their patient group.
A resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice.
Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes.
Use the SBAR tool to communicate clinical concerns.
Maintain effective communication within the critical care outreach team, multi-disciplinary teams, and other departments.
Communicate complex information effectively to ward staff, multi-disciplinary team, critical care team, patients, and carers.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
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).
