Job summary
An opportunity has
arisen for a member of Critical Care staff to join
the Critical Care Outreach Team at South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation
Trust.
You will
deliver a nurse-led critical care outreach service, to support and improve
services for level one and level two patients on the Ward, who are at risk of
deteriorating.
You will provide
highly-specialised interventions and support with appropriate physical
assessment, observation and treatment of acutely / critically ill patients. You will contribute to the developments of the CCOT service and education
throughout Trust when required.
Key
Requirements: Critical Care nurse with significant Band 6
critical care experience.
Hours
per week: 37.5 hours per week, but
would consider part-time. Must be able to work day and night duty, including
public holidays and weekends.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to provide high-quality nursing care to patients at
ward level and within critical care throughout the Trust. You will be required
to support and improve services for patients at risk of deterioration, and
those who may need escalation to a higher level of care. You will
be required to provide highly-specialised interventions and support with the
appropriate physical assessment, observation and treatment for acutely-unwell
patients, and support those stepping down from a higher level of care. You will need to have significant critical care experience at a senior
level.
The CCOT service provides 24/7 cover to both
Sunderland and South Tyneside sites, so rotation is required. The Post also
requires you to be able to work a range of shifts including night
duties, weekends and bank holidays.
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To co-ordinate the delivery and development of the Critical Care Outreach service
through the use of effective evidence-based practice in-line with agreed national
standards for patient safety and monitoring.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To co-ordinate the delivery and development of the Critical Care Outreach service
through the use of effective evidence-based practice in-line with agreed national
standards for patient safety and monitoring.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care delivery.
- Significant Band 6 experience of working in Critical Care.
- Experience of leading a team/supervising junior staff.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of co-ordinating care for a caseload of patients.
- Clinical teaching experience.
Desirable
- Experience of working within the Critical Care Outreach Team.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national Health and Social Care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT packages (Meditech, V6, MS Office).
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to clinical practices appropriate to the Post.
Desirable
- Project management skills.
- ALS course.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse.
- Degree in Nursing studies or other relevant clinical Degree (UK
- equivalent).
- Mentorship Certificate / Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- History Taking / Clinical skills accreditation.
- Completion of National Competency Framework for Registered Nurses in Adult Critical Care Steps 1, 2 & 3, or equivalent.
- Post-Qualification Critical Care course which meets the requirements of the National Standards for Adult Critical Care Nurse Education.
Desirable
- Leadership and Management course.
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care delivery.
- Significant Band 6 experience of working in Critical Care.
- Experience of leading a team/supervising junior staff.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of co-ordinating care for a caseload of patients.
- Clinical teaching experience.
Desirable
- Experience of working within the Critical Care Outreach Team.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national Health and Social Care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT packages (Meditech, V6, MS Office).
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to clinical practices appropriate to the Post.
Desirable
- Project management skills.
- ALS course.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse.
- Degree in Nursing studies or other relevant clinical Degree (UK
- equivalent).
- Mentorship Certificate / Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- History Taking / Clinical skills accreditation.
- Completion of National Competency Framework for Registered Nurses in Adult Critical Care Steps 1, 2 & 3, or equivalent.
- Post-Qualification Critical Care course which meets the requirements of the National Standards for Adult Critical Care Nurse Education.
Desirable
- Leadership and Management course.
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
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).
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