Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen withinCritical Care at Aintree University Hospital , as Unit Manager position.
Are you a dynamic and compassionate leader with a passion for Critical care care? We are seeking an experienced and motivated Unit Manager to lead Critical care, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care in a fast-paced and evolving clinical environment.
The Critical Care Unit at Aintree University hospital is a purpose built 31 bedded combined Level 2 and Level 3 unit. The unit is currently funded for 14 Level 3 beds and 12 Level 2 beds. The actual daily composition of the unit is fluid and depends on patient case-mix.
There are between 1200-1400 admissions per year of which 25% are elective surgical patients. Aintree University Hospital houses the supra-regional service for vascular surgery, Maxillo-facial and ENT surgery and Emergency General surgery. Since 2012, Aintree has been the regional Major Trauma Centre as part of the Mersey and Cheshire Trauma centre collaborative.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have management responsibility for the department over the 24hr period, ensuring a high standard of nursing care.Key responsibilities will include the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, effective leadership and staff management/developmentThe post holder will always work within the NMC's Code of Professional Conduct.
You will join the current management team within Critical Care and be a role model to our team and lead the development of staff within our unit. You will lead, provide and supervise a very high standard of compassionate care to our patients, whilst being accountable for staffing issues and managing a very large team. You will support the safety and quality agenda of patient care and staff management, ensuring that the values and objectives of the Trust are met; whilst improving patient outcomes.
Furthermore, you will support the journey of the patient from admission to discharge, identify risk and formulate actions to reduce this risk and ensure patient throughput is effective. You will support the Matron, Consultants and the Multi Disciplinary Team and deputise for seniors in their absence.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As Critical Care Unit Manager, you will be responsible for the operational and clinical leadership of the Critical care unit, overseeing a multidisciplinary team and ensuring the smooth running of the unit. You will play a key role in service development, patient flow, and maintaining high standards of care and safety
Role requirements
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
- Significant senior post-registration experience in Critical Care.
- Proven leadership and management experience with the ability to manage and prioritise workload.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills.
- Passionate about delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care.
- Ensuring safe staffing levels and skill mix through effective rostering
- Monitor and manage staff sickness/absence in line with Trust policy.
- Ensure that standards are managed and met in line with Clinical Governance.
- Support and monitor staff performance ensuring that learning needs are identified through personal development plans and appraisal.
- Support the implementation of the trust strategy for Nursing at Unit level
Job description
Job responsibilities
As Critical Care Unit Manager, you will be responsible for the operational and clinical leadership of the Critical care unit, overseeing a multidisciplinary team and ensuring the smooth running of the unit. You will play a key role in service development, patient flow, and maintaining high standards of care and safety
Role requirements
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
- Significant senior post-registration experience in Critical Care.
- Proven leadership and management experience with the ability to manage and prioritise workload.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills.
- Passionate about delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care.
- Ensuring safe staffing levels and skill mix through effective rostering
- Monitor and manage staff sickness/absence in line with Trust policy.
- Ensure that standards are managed and met in line with Clinical Governance.
- Support and monitor staff performance ensuring that learning needs are identified through personal development plans and appraisal.
- Support the implementation of the trust strategy for Nursing at Unit level
Person Specification
Qulaification
Essential
- Registered RN, current NMC register
- Post registration qualification relevant to Critical Care
- Teaching and assessing/Mentorship
Desirable
- 1st level degree or studying towards
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable extensive experience of Band 6 or above
- Evidence of effective ward management and leadership skills
- Evidence of staff development, including pre and post registration students
- Evidence of application of current nursing issues and developments
- Evidence of managing change
- Evidence of developing standards of nursing care through clinical benchmarking
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding and application of clinical governance
Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
- Excellent communication skills
- High level of personal and professional credibility
- Supportive of colleagues
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
Person Specification
Qulaification
Essential
- Registered RN, current NMC register
- Post registration qualification relevant to Critical Care
- Teaching and assessing/Mentorship
Desirable
- 1st level degree or studying towards
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable extensive experience of Band 6 or above
- Evidence of effective ward management and leadership skills
- Evidence of staff development, including pre and post registration students
- Evidence of application of current nursing issues and developments
- Evidence of managing change
- Evidence of developing standards of nursing care through clinical benchmarking
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding and application of clinical governance
Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
- Excellent communication skills
- High level of personal and professional credibility
- Supportive of colleagues
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
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).
