Job summary
The post holder will participate in the management of and be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of clinical care for the patients they transfer. They will co-ordinate care of the patient providing clear professional leadership and ensuring effective communication
To deliver high standards of intensive care transport nursing in partnership with children, young people and families in a safe and professional environment
To be responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care to children and young people and their families/carers during the transport process.
To positively contribute to the achievement of the service and Trust wide objectives
Engage in preceptorship and development of all junior staff, and supervise and teach staff and students, and to take charge of the ward on a shift to shift basis
To adhere to Trust policies and procedures
Main duties of the job
Please see JD and Person Specification.
The post holder will participate in the management of and be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of clinical care for the patients they transfer. They will co-ordinate care of the patient providing clear professional leadership and ensuring effective communication
To deliver high standards of intensive care transport nursing in partnership with children, young people and families in a safe and professional environment
To be responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care to children and young people and their families/carers during the transport process.
To positively contribute to the achievement of the service and Trust wide objectives
Engage in preceptorship and development of all junior staff, and supervise and teach staff and students, and to take charge of the ward on a shift to shift basis
To adhere to Trust policies and procedures
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Nationally recognised Intensive Care Nursing Qualification
- Teaching & Assessing Qualification or equivalent
- Basic Life support Resuscitation Qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development related to NICU/PICU transport
- Educated to Degree Level or working towards (health related subject or equivalent level of experience)
Knowledge
Essential
- Band 5 experience within a tertiary intensive care
Desirable
- Recorded experience of working on a NICU/PICU transport Service
Analytical and professional
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, building team relationships quickly in a fast paced environment
- Organisational Skill
- Assertive and Diplomatic
- Able to engage with IT programmes that support patient care
- Able to communicate effectively via email
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to plan and prioritise daily workload to ensure high quality and safe care for children and young people
- Good time management skills
Other requirments
Essential
- Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion
- Demonstrate an excellent understanding of effective team working
- Punctual and reliable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Nationally recognised Intensive Care Nursing Qualification
- Teaching & Assessing Qualification or equivalent
- Basic Life support Resuscitation Qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development related to NICU/PICU transport
- Educated to Degree Level or working towards (health related subject or equivalent level of experience)
Knowledge
Essential
- Band 5 experience within a tertiary intensive care
Desirable
- Recorded experience of working on a NICU/PICU transport Service
Analytical and professional
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, building team relationships quickly in a fast paced environment
- Organisational Skill
- Assertive and Diplomatic
- Able to engage with IT programmes that support patient care
- Able to communicate effectively via email
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to plan and prioritise daily workload to ensure high quality and safe care for children and young people
- Good time management skills
Other requirments
Essential
- Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion
- Demonstrate an excellent understanding of effective team working
- Punctual and reliable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Birmingham
B4 6DF
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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