Charge Nurse- Critical Care Outreach

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are seeking to recruit a highly experienced and motivated critical care Registered Nurse to join the Critical Care Outreach Team (CCOT) base-site at York Hospital, with potential to cross site cover in Scarborough Hospital.

The Outreach Team is friendly and supportive with close links not only to our Intensive Care Unit but also a wide variety of multi-disciplinary teams across the hospital. Our team deliver a high standard of individualised care to deteriorating and acutely ill patients throughout the hospital 24 hours a day. The CCOT ensure a timely and effective response to patients, whilst supporting medical, nursing and allied health professional colleagues. Teaching and delivering education to ward teams is an essential part of the role together with leading on deteriorating patient quality improvement work across sites.

In line with extensive work to improve hospital out of hours care, the CCOT have expanded their role to support collaborative team work across the Trust, and are instrumental with bleep filtering. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is passionate about the care of patients and who will enjoy the challenge of working in this demanding but highly rewarding role.

If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate excellent clinical skills, including at least three years within the Critical Care environment as a Band 6, and sound evidence based decision making. They will carry out advanced assessment and care of deteriorating patients leading to early intervention and treatment. They must have excellent communication skills and be able to work autonomously.

Work within frequently challenging clinical environments with high levels of physical and mental effort.
Have knowledge of pathophysiology, anatomy and physiology in order to assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment of the critically ill patient. Able to make sound clinical judgements involving complex situations which requires analysis and interpretation to decide on the best course of action/treatment.
Undertake a comprehensive, advanced patient assessment based on history taking and clinical examination and implement a management/treatment plan.
Competently and confidently care for the deteriorating/acutely ill adult utilising expert critical care skills and knowledge in a variety of clinical settings as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
Provide direct patient care and support at the bedside until the patient is stabilised or transferred to an area with a higher level of care. Initiate therapeutic interventions for example to manage haemodynamic and respiratory instability.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Date posted

16 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

419-6869237-CN-S

Job locations

York Teaching Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

Registered Nurse (Level 1)
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Recognised Critical Care Course
Ability to meet Advanced Clinical Assessment skills as outlined in CCOT Competencies
Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
AIRA/AIM/ALERT instructor or other formal teaching
ALS Provider, ability to become ALS provider

Desirable

Post registration certificate in advanced practice

Experience & Knowledge Required

Essential

Minimum of three years experience in a Critical Care setting working as band 6, which may include ICU, HDU, CCU or Critical care outreach.
Evidence of teaching, training and staff development

Desirable

Clinical audit
Evidence of achievement of step one critical care competencies/critical care course

Skills & Attributes

Essential

In-depth knowledge and clinical competence in the care of the deteriorating /acutely ill adult.
Ability to utilise advanced communication and interpersonal skills effectively within a multi-discliplinary team.
Evidence of managing complex patients in stressful and emotional situations where life-changing events are being communicated.
Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff..
Self-motivated and able to work independently and autonomously, managing time and prioritise own workload effectively.
Insight into current issues in critical care nursing/professional issues.
Proactive towards change and change management.
Understanding of research based practice - research conscious.
Evidence of excellent liaison, negotiating and leadership skills, including conflict management/resolution.
IT skills
Ability to act professionally at all times.
Uses initiative to resolve issues within their own control.

Desirable

Advanced clinical skills.
Contributed to development of Trust policies.
Led Change
Developed teaching packages

Aptitude & Personal Qualities

Essential

Professional and patient focused with a strong commitment to providing high quality care.
Able to remain calm , polite and maintain Trust values under pressure, managing stress in self and others.
Flexible and adaptable to service needs.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Clinical role model and innovator
Ability to work as part of a team
Maintains responsibility for own personal development.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

Registered Nurse (Level 1)
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Recognised Critical Care Course
Ability to meet Advanced Clinical Assessment skills as outlined in CCOT Competencies
Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
AIRA/AIM/ALERT instructor or other formal teaching
ALS Provider, ability to become ALS provider

Desirable

Post registration certificate in advanced practice

Experience & Knowledge Required

Essential

Minimum of three years experience in a Critical Care setting working as band 6, which may include ICU, HDU, CCU or Critical care outreach.
Evidence of teaching, training and staff development

Desirable

Clinical audit
Evidence of achievement of step one critical care competencies/critical care course

Skills & Attributes

Essential

In-depth knowledge and clinical competence in the care of the deteriorating /acutely ill adult.
Ability to utilise advanced communication and interpersonal skills effectively within a multi-discliplinary team.
Evidence of managing complex patients in stressful and emotional situations where life-changing events are being communicated.
Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff..
Self-motivated and able to work independently and autonomously, managing time and prioritise own workload effectively.
Insight into current issues in critical care nursing/professional issues.
Proactive towards change and change management.
Understanding of research based practice - research conscious.
Evidence of excellent liaison, negotiating and leadership skills, including conflict management/resolution.
IT skills
Ability to act professionally at all times.
Uses initiative to resolve issues within their own control.

Desirable

Advanced clinical skills.
Contributed to development of Trust policies.
Led Change
Developed teaching packages

Aptitude & Personal Qualities

Essential

Professional and patient focused with a strong commitment to providing high quality care.
Able to remain calm , polite and maintain Trust values under pressure, managing stress in self and others.
Flexible and adaptable to service needs.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Clinical role model and innovator
Ability to work as part of a team
Maintains responsibility for own personal development.

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.