Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with the initiative and drive to encompass change and develop nursing practice within the Critical Care environment and Critical Care Outreach Team.
This role will be a combined role working rotationally six months within the Critical care area and six months within the Outreach Team.
Within Critical Care a commitment to providing the highest quality patient care and teaching/mentoring of junior staff is essential. You must be an effective communicator with proven leadership skills and have a strong team work ethic. You will need to be able to demonstrate active involvement in improving the clinical standards of care.
Within Outreach the successful candidate will work with a Team of Outreach Nurses in providing 24 hour 7 days a week service. He or she will undertake comprehensive physical and psychological patient assessments resulting in a clear plan for acutely ill/deteriorating ward patients.
The successful candidate must be NMC registered and be able to demonstrate a mature and professional relationship with patients and clinical teams. They should exhibit excellent communication skills, team working at all levels, and a willingness to work flexibly.
To apply for the post the successful candidates must have a minimum of 4 years' experience within Critical Care, hold a post graduate certificate in Critical Care, be a current Band 6 or have undertaken a Band 6 development post.
Main duties of the job
You will assist in the educational support of MEWS in the clinical areas to deflect the need for critical care admission through close monitoring and early intervention. Together with the Resuscitation and Hospital at Night Teams your role will contribute to providing a Critical Care service to all patients who require this support outside of Critical Care on a 24/7 basis. The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to work independently and respond to the constant changes and demands in the clinical setting. You will be required to communicate effectively with a wide range of disciplines and have the ability to lead and support the nursing and medical teams in managing the acutely ill patient.
He/she will actively support senior colleagues and take charge of the Unit in the absence of a clinical Band 7 and will promote the role of Band 6 within critical care. The post holder will develop and maintain expert practitioner skills in the critical care environment in which excellence in clinical care flourishes. They will practice nursing within a clinical governance framework to create an environment in which excellence in clinical care flourishes.
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as Team leader within the Post-Operative Critical Care Unit (POCCU) and Intensive Care Unit (ITU) on a shift basis.
Provide support to the Band 7 Group Leader in the management and development of staff
Provide leadership to service improvement cluster group you are allocated to.
To supervise and instruct junior colleagues and be a resource for them in the clinical area.
He/ She will undertake comprehensive physical and psychological patient assessment resulting in a clear plan of care for critically ill ward patients.
Maintain a Critical Care 24 Hours Outreach service across the Trust and provide high quality nursing support and care to all acutely unwell adult patients outside critical care area.
Engage 24-hour outreach service working in collaboration with the Hospital at Night team and Advance Nurse Practitioners. Transferring patients to appropriate areas when beds are identified.Attend cardiac arrests and medical emergencies as part of the internal urgent and emergency response team.
Assist in the educational support of MEWS in the clinical areas to deflect the need for the Critical Care admission through close monitoring and early intervention.
Assist the Band 7s in responsibility of the critical care outreach team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as Team leader within the Post-Operative Critical Care Unit (POCCU) and Intensive Care Unit (ITU) on a shift basis.
Provide support to the Band 7 Group Leader in the management and development of staff
Provide leadership to service improvement cluster group you are allocated to.
To supervise and instruct junior colleagues and be a resource for them in the clinical area.
He/ She will undertake comprehensive physical and psychological patient assessment resulting in a clear plan of care for critically ill ward patients.
Maintain a Critical Care 24 Hours Outreach service across the Trust and provide high quality nursing support and care to all acutely unwell adult patients outside critical care area.
Engage 24-hour outreach service working in collaboration with the Hospital at Night team and Advance Nurse Practitioners. Transferring patients to appropriate areas when beds are identified.Attend cardiac arrests and medical emergencies as part of the internal urgent and emergency response team.
Assist in the educational support of MEWS in the clinical areas to deflect the need for the Critical Care admission through close monitoring and early intervention.
Assist the Band 7s in responsibility of the critical care outreach team.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse
- Teaching Qualification
- Recognised Critical Care Qualification
- Evidence of on-going relevant professional development
- oILS Provider
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- 5 years Critical Care Experience
- Completion of Band 6 Developmental post
- Participated in service development and implementation of change.
- Ability to communicate unpleasant and sensitive information
- Able to manage own workload, co-ordinate the work of others and work with minimal supervision
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
- Basic knowledge of financial management within a clinical setting
- Participation in staff management
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates effective leadership skills with the ability to inspire
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive multidisciplinary relationships
- Demonstrates excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Possess basic computer skills.
- Experience in Critical Care teaching.
- Mentoring experience.
- Demonstrable experience in venepuncture and cannulation
Desirable
- Experience of using ICS
- Experience of using Patient Flow
- Enhanced clinical assessment skills.
- Enhanced acute care skills (arterial stabs, chest x-ray requesting, ECG interpretation)
Values & Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse
- Teaching Qualification
- Recognised Critical Care Qualification
- Evidence of on-going relevant professional development
- oILS Provider
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- 5 years Critical Care Experience
- Completion of Band 6 Developmental post
- Participated in service development and implementation of change.
- Ability to communicate unpleasant and sensitive information
- Able to manage own workload, co-ordinate the work of others and work with minimal supervision
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
- Basic knowledge of financial management within a clinical setting
- Participation in staff management
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates effective leadership skills with the ability to inspire
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive multidisciplinary relationships
- Demonstrates excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Possess basic computer skills.
- Experience in Critical Care teaching.
- Mentoring experience.
- Demonstrable experience in venepuncture and cannulation
Desirable
- Experience of using ICS
- Experience of using Patient Flow
- Enhanced clinical assessment skills.
- Enhanced acute care skills (arterial stabs, chest x-ray requesting, ECG interpretation)
Values & Behaviours
Essential
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).
