Job summary
The Critical Care Service at Airedale Hospital NHS Trust runs a 7 bed combined ICU/HDU unit.
This post is an excellent opportunity to advance your clinical leadership knowledge and skills further within the criticalcare specialty.
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and organised individual who is compassionate, patient focused andwilling to become part of the leadership team.
Main duties of the job
o Work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary teamso Act as a role model to other members of the multi-disciplinary teamo To provide clear clinical leadership to staffo Provide a high standard of individualised care to patients and their families.o To assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluate standards of careo Other duties as shown in full job description
About us
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.
We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with current NMC registration
- Teaching and Assessing qualification
- Degree or degree level education
- Critical Care Course (ENB 100) or equivalent or relevant critical care experience including Steps competenc
Desirable
- ALS Instructor
- Clinical Decision Making module at level 6 or equivalent experience
- Leadership courses
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in critical care
- Evidence of Team Leadership
- Evidence of working with pre and post registration students
- Evidence of maintaining a clinical learning environment
Desirable
- Experience working in a changing environment
- Audit experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the NHS Constitution
- Knowledge of the NHS England Guidance 'Understanding the new NHS'
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national targets and priorities
- Extensive clinical knowledge and practice skills across all disciplines
- Awareness of current Health Service agendas, especially those relating to acute care and the deteriorating patient
Desirable
- Risk management experience
- Root cause analysis training
Skills
Essential
- Acute care skills
- Experience of working in a critical care environment e.g. ICU or Outreach
- Venepuncture, cannulation, IV drug administration, ECG skills
- Leadership skills
- IT skills and computer literate
- Lateral and critical thinking skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with current NMC registration
- Teaching and Assessing qualification
- Degree or degree level education
- Critical Care Course (ENB 100) or equivalent or relevant critical care experience including Steps competenc
Desirable
- ALS Instructor
- Clinical Decision Making module at level 6 or equivalent experience
- Leadership courses
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in critical care
- Evidence of Team Leadership
- Evidence of working with pre and post registration students
- Evidence of maintaining a clinical learning environment
Desirable
- Experience working in a changing environment
- Audit experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the NHS Constitution
- Knowledge of the NHS England Guidance 'Understanding the new NHS'
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national targets and priorities
- Extensive clinical knowledge and practice skills across all disciplines
- Awareness of current Health Service agendas, especially those relating to acute care and the deteriorating patient
Desirable
- Risk management experience
- Root cause analysis training
Skills
Essential
- Acute care skills
- Experience of working in a critical care environment e.g. ICU or Outreach
- Venepuncture, cannulation, IV drug administration, ECG skills
- Leadership skills
- IT skills and computer literate
- Lateral and critical thinking skills
Desirable
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).
