Job summary
In critical care at DBTH we are dedicated to improving outcomes and care through our established multidisciplinary rehabilitation team. We have established pathways, processes and resources to support patients recovering from critical illness. We want to expand our team of 1.2 WTE dedicated rehabilitation co-ordinators and further develop and evaluate our pathways with the support of a physiotherapist/occupational therapist/nurse or other AHP who has specialist critical care and/or rehabilitation expertise. If this interests you please get in touch to discuss the role further.
At DBTH we have 28 beds combined level 3 (ICU) and level 2 (HDU) across our two units at Doncaster Royal Infirmary and Bassetlaw Hospital. We care for a wide range of adult critically ill medical and surgical emergency and elective cases with around 1000 admissions per year.
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated health care professional to help lead the rehabilitation service within our units. The role includes assessing patients' holistic rehabilitation needs, setting goals and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and relevant allied health professionals. Also leading follow-up clinics and our established support group, and providing education to staff, patients and relatives.
Main duties of the job
We have a critical care nurse consultant and clinical nurse educators to support you and a highly supportive consultant intensivist team with a dedicated intensivist rehabilitation lead. We will ensure you have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge and undertake further academic study if desired.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop and modify our rehabilitation pathways to best meet service needs. You will be given full support from the senior nursing, medical and education team to help with development of the service. There are also many opportunities to be involved in quality improvement and research projects.
Physical and psychological assessment of patients with critical illness to define rehabilitation goals and formulate an individualised rehabilitation plan.
Lead and coordinate rehabilitation service delivery and development through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards
About us
At Doncaster we have 22 beds combined level 3 (ICU) and level 2 (HDU). We care for a wide range of adult critically ill medical and surgical emergency and elective cases. The pandemic has given national recognition to how highly skilled critical care nurses are and this has led to increased investment for staff and education. We work in 3 teams of five nurses with a supernumerary senior nurse co-ordinator so you get the experience and excitement of working across a large unit but still have the friendly and supportive atmosphere.
We have a critical care nurse consultant and clinical nurse educators to support you and there are many opportunities to be involved in service improvement and research projects.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide the highest standard of holistic care for patients through the utilisation of advanced clinical skills and advice in the assessment and management of patients, working autonomously and with the multi-disciplinary team to improve the quality of rehabilitation for critically ill patients.
Provide clinical leadership, expertise and specialist clinical advice and support to clinical staff regarding rehabilitation of critically ill patients.
Lead and participate in the continuing improvement of rehabilitation of critically ill patient services in line with the Trust objectives.
Lead the provision of education and training to clinical staff and internal/external agencies regarding rehabilitation.
Build links with relatives, patients and relevant services outside of the hospital eg. SYB critical care network, support groups, GPs and service users.
To lead follow up clinics and support groups.
For further details and to discuss the role / informal visits contact:
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide the highest standard of holistic care for patients through the utilisation of advanced clinical skills and advice in the assessment and management of patients, working autonomously and with the multi-disciplinary team to improve the quality of rehabilitation for critically ill patients.
Provide clinical leadership, expertise and specialist clinical advice and support to clinical staff regarding rehabilitation of critically ill patients.
Lead and participate in the continuing improvement of rehabilitation of critically ill patient services in line with the Trust objectives.
Lead the provision of education and training to clinical staff and internal/external agencies regarding rehabilitation.
Build links with relatives, patients and relevant services outside of the hospital eg. SYB critical care network, support groups, GPs and service users.
To lead follow up clinics and support groups.
For further details and to discuss the role / informal visits contact:
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of effectively managing people and resources
- Advanced Clinical care, assessment, diagnosis and care planning
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care
- Experience of change management
- IT skills
- Can demonstrate the ability to undertake 7-day responsibility for the service
- Ability to provide relevant advice to wider MDT
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking a research project
- Participation in recruitment and selection process
- Project management
- Risk management skills
- Experience across pathways including community based therapy
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Current registration to relevant professional body
- Degree in nursing/Healthcare
- Evidence of ongoing CPD in specialist area of practice
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- A teaching qualification and the ability to facilitate the learning of others
- Thorough understanding of contemporary critical care rehabilitation issues
- Programme of leadership / management
Desirable
- Master level study relevant to practice
- Non-Medical Prescribing
- Qualification in specialty
- Commitment to using research to develop patient care and the role of the nurse
- Budget management
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills within difficult or challenging circumstances
- Able to articulate expectations succinctly
- Effective decision making skills under pressure
- Demonstrable positive influencing skills
- Able to manage personal emotions and stress ensuring that these do not influence / impact upon the team
- Motivated to personal and professional development of self and others
- Approachable manner in both verbal and non -verbal communication.
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability
- Can demonstrate assertiveness, tact and diplomacy appropriately
- Committed to quality improvement
- Demonstrates resilience
- Acts as a role model for others in terms of behaviour, conduct and professionalism
- Able to empower others and foster an ethos of staff development and progression
- Demonstrates emotional intelligence
Desirable
- Able to present to large groups/conferences
- Able to facilitate focus groups and generate discussion
- Counselling skills
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise workloads
- Excellent time management
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Able to lead, manage and supervise staff, delegate work appropriately and develop a team acting as a positive role model at all times
- Ability to set-up and lead a support group
- Ability to set-up and lead a follow up clinic
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of effectively managing people and resources
- Advanced Clinical care, assessment, diagnosis and care planning
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care
- Experience of change management
- IT skills
- Can demonstrate the ability to undertake 7-day responsibility for the service
- Ability to provide relevant advice to wider MDT
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking a research project
- Participation in recruitment and selection process
- Project management
- Risk management skills
- Experience across pathways including community based therapy
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Current registration to relevant professional body
- Degree in nursing/Healthcare
- Evidence of ongoing CPD in specialist area of practice
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- A teaching qualification and the ability to facilitate the learning of others
- Thorough understanding of contemporary critical care rehabilitation issues
- Programme of leadership / management
Desirable
- Master level study relevant to practice
- Non-Medical Prescribing
- Qualification in specialty
- Commitment to using research to develop patient care and the role of the nurse
- Budget management
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills within difficult or challenging circumstances
- Able to articulate expectations succinctly
- Effective decision making skills under pressure
- Demonstrable positive influencing skills
- Able to manage personal emotions and stress ensuring that these do not influence / impact upon the team
- Motivated to personal and professional development of self and others
- Approachable manner in both verbal and non -verbal communication.
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability
- Can demonstrate assertiveness, tact and diplomacy appropriately
- Committed to quality improvement
- Demonstrates resilience
- Acts as a role model for others in terms of behaviour, conduct and professionalism
- Able to empower others and foster an ethos of staff development and progression
- Demonstrates emotional intelligence
Desirable
- Able to present to large groups/conferences
- Able to facilitate focus groups and generate discussion
- Counselling skills
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise workloads
- Excellent time management
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Able to lead, manage and supervise staff, delegate work appropriately and develop a team acting as a positive role model at all times
- Ability to set-up and lead a support group
- Ability to set-up and lead a follow up clinic
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).
