Job summary
Working as part of the clinical team, the Retrieval and Transfer Practitioner (RTP) will provide support, care and necessary clinical interventions to patients in both the hospital and transfer environment, using appropriate skills and equipment safely and within appropriate level of training, competency and scope of practice. This position combines a role within a patient-facing clinical transfer team, with some time spent working independently from the clinical team in triaging, co-ordinating and scheduling transfer requests. Access to an on-call 'top cover' consultant for clinical advice is available for both aspects of the role, which is also supported by bespoke scheduling software. RTPs are registered practitioners who have undergone additional post registration education and clinical development to assess and manage critically ill patients with specific or specialised care needs throughout the transfer and retrieval phase of their care. The RTP has extensive experience of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individualised person-centred care for adult patients in the critical care unit setting.
Successful candidates will be deployed within this role as part of a multidisciplinary team configuration: predominantly by road, but also on occasion by air. Therefore, the role requires the practitioner to be able to operate comfortably and effectively in these environments and undergo further training applicable to these aspects of the role.
Main duties of the job
THIS POST IS SECONDMENT FOR 6 MONTHS TO COVER A CAREER BREAKYOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
Following a period of pre-operational induction training and supernumerary shifts, participate in timely response to transfer requests from the critical care network made via the EMRTS Critical Care Hub (ECCH).
Practitioners will also be required to participate in the Duty Transfer Co-Ordinator Rota: acting as first point of contact for referring units to discuss cases and place transfer requests.. You will also participate in multidisciplinary handover in the referring unit, taking responsibility for the patients ongoing nursing care needs throughout the transfer.
Practitioners will have the opportunity to Participate in the training of fellow operational team members, newly recruited operational team members and any trainee who undertakes shifts in a training role.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full and detailed JD is included in the information.
Please note there are 3 JDS to recognize the various professions who can apply for this post.
This is a 12 month secondment to cover a career break. Please note that you will be expected to seek and gain your line managers approval prior to application and written confirmation provided prior to interview should you be shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full and detailed JD is included in the information.
Please note there are 3 JDS to recognize the various professions who can apply for this post.
This is a 12 month secondment to cover a career break. Please note that you will be expected to seek and gain your line managers approval prior to application and written confirmation provided prior to interview should you be shortlisted.
Person Specification
Registration and Eligibility
Essential
- Registered with the NMC/HCPC as appropriate
- Enhanced DBS clearance
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Actively employed within: An intensive care unit , A critical care outreach service, An inter-hospital transfer service
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level
- Evidence of post-registration training in critical care (ENB 100, CC£N to Step 2, All Wales Critical Care Competencies, FICM ACCP)
- Immediate Life Support, or equivalent local training
- Completion of a recognised Retrieval/Transfer Course
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification directly related to transfer and retrieval medicine
- Advanced Life Support provider / instructor
- Assessing / mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of direct planning and provision of individualised person-centred care in the critical care unit setting
- Experience of assisting with a variety of critical care interventions and familiarity with the necessary equipment
- Experience of intra-hospital/Inter-hospital transfer of level 3 patients
- Understanding of the role of human factors and non-technical skills in safe critical care transfer
- Evidence of career progression
Desirable
- Experience gained as part of a pre-hospital / transfer / retrieval / repatriation team or service
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member and team leader
Desirable
- Evidence of previous team leadership
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Prepared to work at more than one ACCTS base
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent relevant clinical skills and knowledge
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching/instructing in critical care, transfer and retrieval, resuscitation and stabilisation
- Local knowledge, including geographical knowledge and structure of health care provision within the usual operational area
Person Specification
Registration and Eligibility
Essential
- Registered with the NMC/HCPC as appropriate
- Enhanced DBS clearance
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Actively employed within: An intensive care unit , A critical care outreach service, An inter-hospital transfer service
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level
- Evidence of post-registration training in critical care (ENB 100, CC£N to Step 2, All Wales Critical Care Competencies, FICM ACCP)
- Immediate Life Support, or equivalent local training
- Completion of a recognised Retrieval/Transfer Course
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification directly related to transfer and retrieval medicine
- Advanced Life Support provider / instructor
- Assessing / mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of direct planning and provision of individualised person-centred care in the critical care unit setting
- Experience of assisting with a variety of critical care interventions and familiarity with the necessary equipment
- Experience of intra-hospital/Inter-hospital transfer of level 3 patients
- Understanding of the role of human factors and non-technical skills in safe critical care transfer
- Evidence of career progression
Desirable
- Experience gained as part of a pre-hospital / transfer / retrieval / repatriation team or service
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member and team leader
Desirable
- Evidence of previous team leadership
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Prepared to work at more than one ACCTS base
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent relevant clinical skills and knowledge
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching/instructing in critical care, transfer and retrieval, resuscitation and stabilisation
- Local knowledge, including geographical knowledge and structure of health care provision within the usual operational area
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).
