Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced, motivated nurse to develop leadership and management skills.
As a senior member of the Critical care unit team you will be required to co-ordinate the safe delivery of care, daily, to critically ill patients.
The CCU Band 6 sister will be a role model who acts as a clinical expert practitioner providing specialist knowledge and advises nurses, medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team working within the critical area. As a 24-hour service provider the post holder is expected to work autonomously, coordinating and managing a defined clinical area without direct supervision ensuring the safe delivery of specialist treatment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have overall accountability and responsibility for the clinical area when in charge of a shift.
Will have a specific interest in clinical practice development and in collaboration with the Clinical Educators; they will support staff to develop essential clinical skills and expertise within the intensive care unit.
Ensure that fundamental needs for individual patients are met and that care is evaluated using evidenced based practice. Participate in operational and strategic development for the clinical area by attending unit and Trust wide meetings and act as a representative of CCU throughout the Trust in Trust champion roles.
Recognise the deteriorating patient and take the lead in the absence of the medical practitioner to ensure appropriate treatment and intervention is undertaken to stabilise the deteriorating patient until medical help is available.
Use advanced communication skills to impart sensitive, complex and potentially distressing information to patients and carers providing emotional support, advice and information as appropriate. To provide support and expertise to colleagues when dealing with highly emotional or distressing clinical situations.
In partnership with other senior grades, produce, contribute and comment on relevant policies and guidelines and implement them into our own area.
About us
"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake/supervise specific projects/audits related to the professional development of nursing and the care of CCU patients. Assist in the collection of data required for local and national audit.
Work in conjunction with external management teams to ensure that all emergency and elective patients are admitted in a timely manner, based on clinical priority so that treatment is commenced promptly. To be responsible for actively managing patient flow within CCU, resolving short-term resource conflicts as they arise.
Review and update the live e-roster, allocation and skill mix on a daily basis and make appropriate changesto maintain adequate skill mix and unit cover.
Participate in recruitment and retention of staff.Deal with patients/carers complaints; try to resolve initially, in accordance with Trust policy.Remain up to date with changing practice/research and maximise the use of all training, education and IT facilities. Have a proficient working knowledge of the I.T. packages relevant to the clinical area and be willing and able to support other members of the multidisciplinary team in its safe and effective use. Be proficient in the use of your outlook account and use this effectively to communicate with other staff within the unit and Trust.Please see full Job description and personal specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake/supervise specific projects/audits related to the professional development of nursing and the care of CCU patients. Assist in the collection of data required for local and national audit.
Work in conjunction with external management teams to ensure that all emergency and elective patients are admitted in a timely manner, based on clinical priority so that treatment is commenced promptly. To be responsible for actively managing patient flow within CCU, resolving short-term resource conflicts as they arise.
Review and update the live e-roster, allocation and skill mix on a daily basis and make appropriate changesto maintain adequate skill mix and unit cover.
Participate in recruitment and retention of staff.Deal with patients/carers complaints; try to resolve initially, in accordance with Trust policy.Remain up to date with changing practice/research and maximise the use of all training, education and IT facilities. Have a proficient working knowledge of the I.T. packages relevant to the clinical area and be willing and able to support other members of the multidisciplinary team in its safe and effective use. Be proficient in the use of your outlook account and use this effectively to communicate with other staff within the unit and Trust.Please see full Job description and personal specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level registration
- Intensive Care Course or equivalent
- Teaching and Assessing qualification / Mentors & Assessors course
- Immediate Life Support
- Paediatric Life Support
- Management of the critically ill child course or equivalent experience
- Leadership ability, organised, self-motivated, able to motivate others, innovative and the ability to manage change
Desirable
- Management Training
- Relevant Diploma/Degree
- Advanced life support
Experience
Essential
- In depth experience in a General Intensive Care unit.
- Clinical expertise e.g. invasive monitoring and haemofiltration, management of critically ill child.
- Experience of being the Nurse in Charge and management of a shift on a regular basis on CCU
- Knowledge and experience of managing resources i.e., people and materials.
- Experience or sound knowledge of human resources e.g. sickness, appraisal.
- Demonstrated ability to support colleagues.
Desirable
- Completion of the unit "Management Development Programme"
- Experience in writing protocols, guidelines, policies, clinical competencies
- Proven leadership and management experience in critical care
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, able to relate well to all health care personnel, must be a team player.
- Positive role model.
- Planning and organisational skills
- Analytical and judgment skills
- Ability to promote and influence best practice in patient care
- Good team player
- Positive and pro-active personality
- Proven competence.
- IT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level registration
- Intensive Care Course or equivalent
- Teaching and Assessing qualification / Mentors & Assessors course
- Immediate Life Support
- Paediatric Life Support
- Management of the critically ill child course or equivalent experience
- Leadership ability, organised, self-motivated, able to motivate others, innovative and the ability to manage change
Desirable
- Management Training
- Relevant Diploma/Degree
- Advanced life support
Experience
Essential
- In depth experience in a General Intensive Care unit.
- Clinical expertise e.g. invasive monitoring and haemofiltration, management of critically ill child.
- Experience of being the Nurse in Charge and management of a shift on a regular basis on CCU
- Knowledge and experience of managing resources i.e., people and materials.
- Experience or sound knowledge of human resources e.g. sickness, appraisal.
- Demonstrated ability to support colleagues.
Desirable
- Completion of the unit "Management Development Programme"
- Experience in writing protocols, guidelines, policies, clinical competencies
- Proven leadership and management experience in critical care
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, able to relate well to all health care personnel, must be a team player.
- Positive role model.
- Planning and organisational skills
- Analytical and judgment skills
- Ability to promote and influence best practice in patient care
- Good team player
- Positive and pro-active personality
- Proven competence.
- IT 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).
