Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Neurosciences Intensive Care is a 13-bedded unit in University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation trust, offering an integrated specialist regional service for neurosurgical and neurological patients admitted as either emergencies or elective patients for a population of over three million.
As a specialist unit situated within the Wessex Neurological Centre (a centre of excellence in the treatment of neurological disorders), we admit patients with a range of neurological and neurosurgical conditions, including multi trauma patients as Southampton is designated as a regional major trauma centre. We pride ourselves in the provision of exemplary standards of care, our patient outcomes and the support we provide to our patients, relatives and staff.
We are committed to providing both personal and professional development opportunities contributing to and supporting your career progression with an extremely proactive Critical Care Education Team. We offer a range of different development opportunities including in- house courses, formal and informal study days, competency based education, university accredited academic courses, all covering a variety of subject areas including; neurosciences, critical care, mentorship and leadership and other subject areas.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What you'll do -
The post holder will provide expert clinical experience and leadership to ensure the delivery of high quality care to patients and their families in the neurosciences ICU
The full role expectations can be found in the job description but includes:
To provide the day-to-day operational management for the Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and ensure the provision of a high quality, evidence based and cost effective service for patients and their families. To demonstrate clinical expertise in caring for critically ill patients (level 2&3) with a neurological/neurosurgical condition. To provide innovative and dynamic nursing leadership. To have a Care Group overview, as bleep holder, of resources required to deliver safe patient care and to redeploy staff to ensure equity across all departments within the Care Group
What we're looking for -
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who demonstrates excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. You should be forward thinking, as well as eager to develop your own clinical and management skills with a strong commitment to developing others and have sound decision-making skills.
The post holder requires:
First level Registered Nurse with a Neurosciences or Critical Care qualification Has up to date relevant critical care experience Proven management experience and clinical and Leadership Ability
Job description
Job responsibilities
What you'll do -
The post holder will provide expert clinical experience and leadership to ensure the delivery of high quality care to patients and their families in the neurosciences ICU
The full role expectations can be found in the job description but includes:
To provide the day-to-day operational management for the Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and ensure the provision of a high quality, evidence based and cost effective service for patients and their families. To demonstrate clinical expertise in caring for critically ill patients (level 2&3) with a neurological/neurosurgical condition. To provide innovative and dynamic nursing leadership. To have a Care Group overview, as bleep holder, of resources required to deliver safe patient care and to redeploy staff to ensure equity across all departments within the Care Group
What we're looking for -
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who demonstrates excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. You should be forward thinking, as well as eager to develop your own clinical and management skills with a strong commitment to developing others and have sound decision-making skills.
The post holder requires:
First level Registered Nurse with a Neurosciences or Critical Care qualification Has up to date relevant critical care experience Proven management experience and clinical and Leadership Ability
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- 1st Level Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC Register
- Recognised mentorship qualification and experience as a Sign Off mentor
- Degree or working towards
- Relevant clinical courses
- Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice. Provide evidence of; ?Supporting a range of learners in practice ?Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
Desirable
- Management Course (or equivalent)
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Extensive experience to include considerable experience at Band 6 level
- Evidence of clinical leadership ability
- Proven management experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of utilising evidence in practice
- Logical and consistent career pattern
Desirable
- Broad range of post registration experience
- Evidence of staff development and succession planning
- Experience as an NMC sign off mentor or clinical practice assessor.
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Expert clinical skills
- Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communications in relation to our patient group.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise and deliver agreed objectives
- Ability to manage change
- IT skills and ability to develop these skills further
- Presentation skills
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- 1st Level Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC Register
- Recognised mentorship qualification and experience as a Sign Off mentor
- Degree or working towards
- Relevant clinical courses
- Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice. Provide evidence of; ?Supporting a range of learners in practice ?Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
Desirable
- Management Course (or equivalent)
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Extensive experience to include considerable experience at Band 6 level
- Evidence of clinical leadership ability
- Proven management experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of utilising evidence in practice
- Logical and consistent career pattern
Desirable
- Broad range of post registration experience
- Evidence of staff development and succession planning
- Experience as an NMC sign off mentor or clinical practice assessor.
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Expert clinical skills
- Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communications in relation to our patient group.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise and deliver agreed objectives
- Ability to manage change
- IT skills and ability to develop these skills further
- Presentation skills
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
