Job summary
We are looking to recruit a band 6 ICU skilled nurse to work as PBE supporting the development of staff working within this area on the Burns Unit. The post holder would be part of a team providing senior leadership within this specialist service on a day to day basis, using specialist skills and knowledge to support the development and knowledge of ICU skilled staff and rotating into ICU.Act as a mentor/preceptor to junior staff, with specific responsibility for pre-registration students. The post holder will take delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical team and the maintenance of high standards of quality patient care and working closely with the multi-disciplinary team in delivery of care to burns injured patients and their families.
Main duties of the job
High quality evidenced based care is the hallmark of our service and we pride ourselves in delivering excellent quality of care along with a positive experience for or patients. We provide a specialist service, and this is your opportunity to lead on the education and training of staff to enhance the experience of patients and their families, supporting the team to deliver the highest standards of safe and effective care.
We are looking for a qualified in speciality nurse with significant ICU experience at Band 5 or above within an intensive care unit and evidence of degree level study, with a passion for education and training working alongside other PBEs.
This post is pivotal within the nursing structure. You will have specialist clinical leadership and management skills and the knowledge to support the organisation in the delivery of the highest quality of care, supporting and teaching staff to become competent, autonomous practitioners.
This post will involve the provision of direct care and supportive educational packages to staff working across intensive, high dependency and ward burns care. By undertaking the role your work split between working clinically and as PBE.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.5bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Diploma
- ICU Course or equivalent
- Assessor/mentor
Desirable
- Degree
- EMSB course
- Basic recovery course
- Burns Course or equivalent study
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Relevant experience at band 5 in ICU
- Evidence of leading a team and working autonomously
- Evidence of motivation
Desirable
- Previous Burns experience
- Wound Care knowledge
- Evidence of working within other areas
- Working with students
EXPERIENCE SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability.
- Clinically competent in clinical area/speciality
- Proven time management of workload, self and of others.
- Leadership
- Wound care skills
- Computor literate
Desirable
- Experience of haemodialysis/haemofiltration
- Entonox Trained
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Motivated to personal and professional development of self and other colleagues.
- Supportive to all learners in the practice setting
- Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels
- Able to cope with pressurised situations
- Enthusiasm and inspirational skills.
- Reliable and adaptable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Diploma
- ICU Course or equivalent
- Assessor/mentor
Desirable
- Degree
- EMSB course
- Basic recovery course
- Burns Course or equivalent study
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Relevant experience at band 5 in ICU
- Evidence of leading a team and working autonomously
- Evidence of motivation
Desirable
- Previous Burns experience
- Wound Care knowledge
- Evidence of working within other areas
- Working with students
EXPERIENCE SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability.
- Clinically competent in clinical area/speciality
- Proven time management of workload, self and of others.
- Leadership
- Wound care skills
- Computor literate
Desirable
- Experience of haemodialysis/haemofiltration
- Entonox Trained
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Motivated to personal and professional development of self and other colleagues.
- Supportive to all learners in the practice setting
- Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels
- Able to cope with pressurised situations
- Enthusiasm and inspirational skills.
- Reliable and adaptable
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
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Southmoor Rd
Manchester
M23 9LT
Employer's website
https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
