Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main duties of the job
The Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at UHS is are excited to offer a unique opportunity for an experienced and passionate paediatric intensive care ECMO nurse to join Southampton Children's Hospital PICU as our Lead Nurse for Paediatric ECMO, a pivotal leadership role within a highly specialised and dynamic team. This role requires advanced clinical expertise in managing the care of critically ill children on ECMO and involves close collaboration with a multi-professional team to deliver exceptional care, support, and education to patients and their families.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
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.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. 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.
Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working
Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will also lead the strategic and operational development of the ECMO service, including the design and implementation of training programs to uphold the highest standards of evidence-based practice in line with national and international guidelines. The role will also involve developing external networks and representing the nursing profession at national and international levels, actively contributing to the advancement of the ECMO service through engagement in appropriate forums and professional platforms.
As the Lead Nurse for Paediatric ECMO, you will hold professional accountability for all aspects of ECMO patient care, practicing autonomously at an advanced level, aligned with the National Service Framework for ECMO. You will make critical clinical decisions based on your education, evidence-based practice, and clinical experience, always in collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.
Your role will involve shaping and guiding the vision for the development of paediatric ECMO services, advising on best practices within the speciality, both locally and nationally. You will represent the Trust at regional and ODN meetings, offering expert advice and collaborating on the implementation of ECMO clinical care pathways across the regional network.
In this leadership position, you will drive the continuous improvement of care through audits, evaluations, and evidence-based decision-making, while ensuring consistency of care and effective communication within the multidisciplinary team. You will foster a positive culture of questioning and innovation, pushing forward new practices to enhance the quality of care both locally and nationally.
Your critical thinking and structured problem-solving approach will be pivotal in maintaining the highest standards of care. You will also ensure that the multidisciplinary team stays updated on the latest ECMO protocols and clinical advances.
Acting as a role model, you will promote best practice and develop the clinical expertise within the team. You will lead initiatives to share best practice through the ECMO and PICU forums, advocating for improvements in patient care. Additionally, you will provide specialist clinical advice on the ongoing development needs of the ECMO service.
You will maintain a detailed in-house database on all ECMO patients, ensuring accurate documentation of clinical courses, complications, and outcomes. As part of your leadership role, you will oversee the submission of high-quality data to the Extra Corporeal Life Support Organisation (ELSO), ensuring the continued excellence of our ECMO service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will also lead the strategic and operational development of the ECMO service, including the design and implementation of training programs to uphold the highest standards of evidence-based practice in line with national and international guidelines. The role will also involve developing external networks and representing the nursing profession at national and international levels, actively contributing to the advancement of the ECMO service through engagement in appropriate forums and professional platforms.
As the Lead Nurse for Paediatric ECMO, you will hold professional accountability for all aspects of ECMO patient care, practicing autonomously at an advanced level, aligned with the National Service Framework for ECMO. You will make critical clinical decisions based on your education, evidence-based practice, and clinical experience, always in collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.
Your role will involve shaping and guiding the vision for the development of paediatric ECMO services, advising on best practices within the speciality, both locally and nationally. You will represent the Trust at regional and ODN meetings, offering expert advice and collaborating on the implementation of ECMO clinical care pathways across the regional network.
In this leadership position, you will drive the continuous improvement of care through audits, evaluations, and evidence-based decision-making, while ensuring consistency of care and effective communication within the multidisciplinary team. You will foster a positive culture of questioning and innovation, pushing forward new practices to enhance the quality of care both locally and nationally.
Your critical thinking and structured problem-solving approach will be pivotal in maintaining the highest standards of care. You will also ensure that the multidisciplinary team stays updated on the latest ECMO protocols and clinical advances.
Acting as a role model, you will promote best practice and develop the clinical expertise within the team. You will lead initiatives to share best practice through the ECMO and PICU forums, advocating for improvements in patient care. Additionally, you will provide specialist clinical advice on the ongoing development needs of the ECMO service.
You will maintain a detailed in-house database on all ECMO patients, ensuring accurate documentation of clinical courses, complications, and outcomes. As part of your leadership role, you will oversee the submission of high-quality data to the Extra Corporeal Life Support Organisation (ELSO), ensuring the continued excellence of our ECMO service.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients first
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications training required
Essential
- Degree Level Registered Nurse on appropriate part of the register.
- Critical care course. ECLS Course. Experience as an ECMO specialist.
- Experience as Band 7 in PICU setting.
- Masters Level studies or working towards.
- Experience of working autonomously at an advanced level delivering effective patient focused care.
Desirable
- APLS trained.
- Well-developed presentation skills.
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service and ECMO.
- Demonstrate previous success at leading and delivering change and performance with and through the clinical team by engaging them in strategic direction and delivery plans, establishing clear work priorities with them, delegating effectively, ensuring a capacity to deliver, monitor performance and giving feedback.
- Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership
Desirable
- Teaching qualification.
- Evidence of operational service management at a senior level, including staff management and change management.
- Knowledge of clinical and strategic issues relating to the delivery of and ECMO service; locally, regionally and nationally.
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Well-developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to inspire motivate and involve individuals and teams.
- Advanced clinical skills in speciality both PICU and ECMO.
- Evidence of teaching skills. .
- Work well as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Evidence of innovation and practice development.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients first
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications training required
Essential
- Degree Level Registered Nurse on appropriate part of the register.
- Critical care course. ECLS Course. Experience as an ECMO specialist.
- Experience as Band 7 in PICU setting.
- Masters Level studies or working towards.
- Experience of working autonomously at an advanced level delivering effective patient focused care.
Desirable
- APLS trained.
- Well-developed presentation skills.
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service and ECMO.
- Demonstrate previous success at leading and delivering change and performance with and through the clinical team by engaging them in strategic direction and delivery plans, establishing clear work priorities with them, delegating effectively, ensuring a capacity to deliver, monitor performance and giving feedback.
- Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership
Desirable
- Teaching qualification.
- Evidence of operational service management at a senior level, including staff management and change management.
- Knowledge of clinical and strategic issues relating to the delivery of and ECMO service; locally, regionally and nationally.
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Well-developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to inspire motivate and involve individuals and teams.
- Advanced clinical skills in speciality both PICU and ECMO.
- Evidence of teaching skills. .
- Work well as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Evidence of innovation and practice development.
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).
