Job summary
Only available to current employees of STSFT.
An opportunity has
arisen (18.75 hours per week) for a Critical Care Nurse to
join our Rehabilitation after Critical Illness (RaCi) team. The RaCi Co-ordinator will work across South Tyneside and Sunderland Critical Care Units
to co-ordinate individualised rehabilitation plans for patients at risk of
developing physical and/or non-physical morbidity due to critical illness. This
includes working within the Critical Care teams and the wider inpatient areas
within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The RaCi Co-ordinator must have in-depth knowledge of critical care, and
rehabilitation needs of those recovering from critical illness.
Experience in critical
care is essential with special interest in rehabilitation and long term
outcomes of critically-ill patients.
You must have excellent interpersonal skills.
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 specialist 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 specialist 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
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse.
- Degree in Nursing studies or relevant clinical Degree.
- Mentorship Certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Completion of National Competency Framework for Registered Nurses in Adult Critical Care in Steps 1, 2 and 3.
- Post-Qualification Critical Care Course which meets the requirements of National Standards for Adult Critical Care Nurse Education.
- History taking and physical assessment/clinical skills.
- Experience of working within the Critical Care Outreach Team either by rotation or shadowing.
Desirable
- Leadership and management experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care delivery.
- Significant adult Critical Care experience, and some experience of working alongside the Critical Care Outreach Team (CCOT).
- Experience of leading a team/supporting junior staff.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Experience of change management.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of co-ordinating care for a caseload of patients.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Ability to travel across multi sites.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national Health and Social Care policy.
- Knowledge and understanding of Rehabilitation after Critical Illness (NICE 83) Clinical Guidelines.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- 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 (V6, Meditech, MS Office).
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to clinical practices appropriate to the Post.
Desirable
- Project management skills.
- Research skills.
- Knowledge and competence of using mobility aids used in critical care.
Person Specification
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse.
- Degree in Nursing studies or relevant clinical Degree.
- Mentorship Certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Completion of National Competency Framework for Registered Nurses in Adult Critical Care in Steps 1, 2 and 3.
- Post-Qualification Critical Care Course which meets the requirements of National Standards for Adult Critical Care Nurse Education.
- History taking and physical assessment/clinical skills.
- Experience of working within the Critical Care Outreach Team either by rotation or shadowing.
Desirable
- Leadership and management experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care delivery.
- Significant adult Critical Care experience, and some experience of working alongside the Critical Care Outreach Team (CCOT).
- Experience of leading a team/supporting junior staff.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Experience of change management.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of co-ordinating care for a caseload of patients.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Ability to travel across multi sites.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national Health and Social Care policy.
- Knowledge and understanding of Rehabilitation after Critical Illness (NICE 83) Clinical Guidelines.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- 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 (V6, Meditech, MS Office).
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to clinical practices appropriate to the Post.
Desirable
- Project management skills.
- Research skills.
- Knowledge and competence of using mobility aids used in critical care.
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.
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.
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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