Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to take on the role of Transfer Practitioner within the Adult Critical Care Coordination and Transfer Service (ACCOTS).
ACCOTS is a 24/7 commissioned service for the Midlands region. It is hosted by the University Hospitals of Leicester and University Hospitals Birmingham provides coordination, triage, decision support and transfer of critically ill patients between hospitals for escalation of treatment, repatriation or capacity reasons.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a developing team and service. Rotational opportunities are considered. As a Band 6 Transfer Practitioner, following completion of the appropriate additional training, you will assume responsibility for the specialised care required to transfer critically ill adults.
You will be based at ACCOTS base at Castle Donington but travel will be required to UHL sites on an ad hoc basis. Shift work is required to meet service needs.
Main duties of the job
By working collaboratively with the multi-professional team, the postholder will act as a professional role model, setting standards of practiceand promoting clinical effectiveness and actively participating in practicedevelopments identified through the service governance processes.
You will be expected to support and mentor new members of the multiprofessional team, demonstrating an active role in on-going education programmes.
Duties to also include:
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Transferring of Level 3 Critical Care patients as part of a skilled multi-disciplinary team. Also ensuring the safe transferof Level 2 (high dependency) and Level 1 (ward level) patients. This will be supported remotely by the duty co ordinating consultant.
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Working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team
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You will be expected to support and mentor new members of the multi-disciplinary team, demonstrating an active role in on-going education programme.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: - we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Ensure all aspects of performance, attendance, training and appraisal are addressed in accordance with Trust policies.
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To participate and support staff in the development of service delivery audits and implementation of findings to improve patient care.
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Maintain efficient and effective communication with all members of the transport multi-disciplinary team.
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To meet regularly with Lead Nurse and Deputy Lead Nurse to discuss professional progress and development within the transport team.
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Act in a Professional manner and ensure self and transfer staff adhere to the Uniform policy at all times.
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Act as a positive role model through the provision of effective professional leadership for ACCOTS with demonstration of competent and accountable clinical practice.
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Act as an adviser/educator and role model to less experienced doctors, nurses and therapists (MDT) to ensure appropriate care is planned, implemented and evaluated
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Demonstrate knowledge of current research associated with all aspects of the speciality and advise others where appropriate on the implementation of relevant research findings.
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In partnership with other members of the multi-professional Team develop guidelines and protocols to maintain the provision of high quality critical care.
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Demonstrates excellent verbal communication and listening skills with patients, relatives and all the multi-professional members of staff.
Please see job description/person specification for full details on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Ensure all aspects of performance, attendance, training and appraisal are addressed in accordance with Trust policies.
-
To participate and support staff in the development of service delivery audits and implementation of findings to improve patient care.
-
Maintain efficient and effective communication with all members of the transport multi-disciplinary team.
-
To meet regularly with Lead Nurse and Deputy Lead Nurse to discuss professional progress and development within the transport team.
-
Act in a Professional manner and ensure self and transfer staff adhere to the Uniform policy at all times.
-
Act as a positive role model through the provision of effective professional leadership for ACCOTS with demonstration of competent and accountable clinical practice.
-
Act as an adviser/educator and role model to less experienced doctors, nurses and therapists (MDT) to ensure appropriate care is planned, implemented and evaluated
-
Demonstrate knowledge of current research associated with all aspects of the speciality and advise others where appropriate on the implementation of relevant research findings.
-
In partnership with other members of the multi-professional Team develop guidelines and protocols to maintain the provision of high quality critical care.
-
Demonstrates excellent verbal communication and listening skills with patients, relatives and all the multi-professional members of staff.
Please see job description/person specification for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate current registration with NMC / HCPC
- Have completed a Practice Assessor preparation day and have recent experience in supporting learners in your workplace and supervising their progress and assessing their practice.
- Evidence of Post registration Educational Continuing development Evidence of ongoing, dynamic continuing professional education within a critical care environment.
- Critical Care Nursing Qualification
Desirable
- Diploma or Degree in nursing or health related subject
- Clinical Leadership Programme
- Working towards a degree
- Recognised NMC/HCPC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years post registration experience at Band 5 in critical care
- Evidence of innovation and achievements in Clinical Practice
- Experience of planning, implementing and evaluating staff training needs
Desirable
- Development of multi-disciplinary working practices
- Demonstrates experience of clinical risk management
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Use initiative and has the ability to lead and co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary team
- Dynamic, challenging individual, able to lead a team
- Good verbal and written skills
- Able to influence other professional groups
- Effective Communicator and negotiator
- Acts as a Clinical Role model and Support for all multi-disciplinary learners within the ward or department.
- Participates in formal and informal teaching
Desirable
- Project management
- Computer literacy
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise in critical care
- Good understanding of clinical governance
- Knowledge of NHS plan and national nursing strategy
- Ability to effectively problem solve
- Change management, team building, communication and organisational skills
Desirable
- Audit experience / research skills
- Experience of Patient and Public Involvement in Service Delivery
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Evidence of successful change management
- Ability to prioritise
- Can use own initiative and be part of a team.
- Use initiative and has the ability to lead and co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary team with minimal supervision
- Dynamic, challenging individual, able to lead a team
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Ongoing personal development
- Participates in formal and informal teaching
- Recognises own limitations
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Effective decision making and problem solving
- Demonstrates a good understanding of Quality and Safety policies and procedures
- Able to reflect on own behaviour and practice.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high-quality care and interactions with others
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of efficient and effective use of resources where the workload can be unpredictable
- oDemonstrates the ability to prioritise and implement and use new ways of working
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate current registration with NMC / HCPC
- Have completed a Practice Assessor preparation day and have recent experience in supporting learners in your workplace and supervising their progress and assessing their practice.
- Evidence of Post registration Educational Continuing development Evidence of ongoing, dynamic continuing professional education within a critical care environment.
- Critical Care Nursing Qualification
Desirable
- Diploma or Degree in nursing or health related subject
- Clinical Leadership Programme
- Working towards a degree
- Recognised NMC/HCPC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years post registration experience at Band 5 in critical care
- Evidence of innovation and achievements in Clinical Practice
- Experience of planning, implementing and evaluating staff training needs
Desirable
- Development of multi-disciplinary working practices
- Demonstrates experience of clinical risk management
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Use initiative and has the ability to lead and co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary team
- Dynamic, challenging individual, able to lead a team
- Good verbal and written skills
- Able to influence other professional groups
- Effective Communicator and negotiator
- Acts as a Clinical Role model and Support for all multi-disciplinary learners within the ward or department.
- Participates in formal and informal teaching
Desirable
- Project management
- Computer literacy
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise in critical care
- Good understanding of clinical governance
- Knowledge of NHS plan and national nursing strategy
- Ability to effectively problem solve
- Change management, team building, communication and organisational skills
Desirable
- Audit experience / research skills
- Experience of Patient and Public Involvement in Service Delivery
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Evidence of successful change management
- Ability to prioritise
- Can use own initiative and be part of a team.
- Use initiative and has the ability to lead and co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary team with minimal supervision
- Dynamic, challenging individual, able to lead a team
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Ongoing personal development
- Participates in formal and informal teaching
- Recognises own limitations
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Effective decision making and problem solving
- Demonstrates a good understanding of Quality and Safety policies and procedures
- Able to reflect on own behaviour and practice.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high-quality care and interactions with others
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of efficient and effective use of resources where the workload can be unpredictable
- oDemonstrates the ability to prioritise and implement and use new ways of working
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
