Job summary
Do you have experience of a senior post in an emergency / critical care environment (Band 6 or 7) ideally in Outreach, with a recognised critical care qualification?
Would you now like to develop your critical care and leadership skills and gain valuable professional development working within a supportive team across both Trust hospitals? If so a vacancy exists for a suitable applicant within the dynamic MTW Critical Care Outreach Team.
Main duties of the job
You should also have an interest in teaching, excellent communication skills, be motivated and flexible, be a strong team player and have the ability to drive practice forward.
You would be expected to work on both sites although preferences can generally be accommodated. They would also be expected to rotate onto night duty.
Please see Job Description and Person specification for full details.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Level 1 Registration. Evidence of professional and education development at an advanced level.
- ENB 998 or other relevant mentoring qualification.
- Recognised Critical Care Course
- Degree qualification - or working towards a degree
- Teaching qualification and/or evidence of proficient teaching skills
- ILS and/or ALS
Desirable
- ALS provider/instructor
- ALERT course/Instructor/ AIMS
- Masters degree
- Leadership qualification.
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience with inserting intravenous devices (or willingness to undertake cannulation) and IV drug administration
- Experience of nursing patients with central venous devices, tracheostomies, non-invasive ventilation & arterial blood gas analysis
- Skills in physical assessment
- Leadership experience
- Has been involved in audit & research collection
- Senior post in critical care environment (Band 6 or 7) ideally in Outreach.
Desirable
- Experience at ward/department management level
- Can undertake arterial blood gas stabs.
- Led on research/audit/project/ change management initiatives
- Previous outreach experience.
Skills
Essential
- Proven advanced clinical knowledge and skills in relation to critical care management & assessment.
- Excellent presentational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Good IT skills relating to excel, word and powerpoint
- Evidence of leading and developing staff
- Recognises and is confident in resolving conflict
- Able to think creatively and with innovation
Desirable
- An understanding of organisational management issues
- Proven track record of achievement in change
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Level 1 Registration. Evidence of professional and education development at an advanced level.
- ENB 998 or other relevant mentoring qualification.
- Recognised Critical Care Course
- Degree qualification - or working towards a degree
- Teaching qualification and/or evidence of proficient teaching skills
- ILS and/or ALS
Desirable
- ALS provider/instructor
- ALERT course/Instructor/ AIMS
- Masters degree
- Leadership qualification.
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience with inserting intravenous devices (or willingness to undertake cannulation) and IV drug administration
- Experience of nursing patients with central venous devices, tracheostomies, non-invasive ventilation & arterial blood gas analysis
- Skills in physical assessment
- Leadership experience
- Has been involved in audit & research collection
- Senior post in critical care environment (Band 6 or 7) ideally in Outreach.
Desirable
- Experience at ward/department management level
- Can undertake arterial blood gas stabs.
- Led on research/audit/project/ change management initiatives
- Previous outreach experience.
Skills
Essential
- Proven advanced clinical knowledge and skills in relation to critical care management & assessment.
- Excellent presentational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Good IT skills relating to excel, word and powerpoint
- Evidence of leading and developing staff
- Recognises and is confident in resolving conflict
- Able to think creatively and with innovation
Desirable
- An understanding of organisational management issues
- Proven track record of achievement in change
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).
