Job summary
This is a key developmental role supporting the Matron for Critical Care & Respiratory Medicine in Urgent Care Group. The purpose of this post is to oversee, lead & take responsibility for the day to day management of the ICU for nursing performance. The role will support the achievement of all local, organisational and national standards and compliance (CQC,NICE,GPICS, ClinicalGovernance and risk).The post holder will provide visible & effective leadership to staff within the Intensive care unit.Provision of this visibility will provide accessible and authoritative presence to whom staff, patientsand families can turn to for advice, support and assistance.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Strategy
Clinical/health Outcomes
Governance & Compliance
Patient safety
Planning & Service Development
There will be a clinical commitment to work in the ward environment
About us
Diversity is what makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient Experience Work to improve the quality of patient experience with the Nurse Consultant. Monitor performance data on patient experience and hold nursing staff accountable for delivering a continuously improving, best possible patient experience. Lead work to improve professional practice, patient services and driving up standards of care throughout the Care Group. Support the Matron in developing initiatives which encourage patient partnership. Ensure that the views of patient representatives are incorporated into the development of services. Lead investigations and respond to complaints, in line with the Complaints Policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient Experience Work to improve the quality of patient experience with the Nurse Consultant. Monitor performance data on patient experience and hold nursing staff accountable for delivering a continuously improving, best possible patient experience. Lead work to improve professional practice, patient services and driving up standards of care throughout the Care Group. Support the Matron in developing initiatives which encourage patient partnership. Ensure that the views of patient representatives are incorporated into the development of services. Lead investigations and respond to complaints, in line with the Complaints Policy.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Professionally qualified and clinically credible with a post registration qualification In Critical care/ Intensive Care Nursing Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Postgraduate management/ further study qualification.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Recent management experience at band 7/ Practiced at Band 7 for 1.5 years( Minimum).
Desirable
- Experience of managing finance, workforce, quality within a clinical environment.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Professionally qualified and clinically credible with a post registration qualification In Critical care/ Intensive Care Nursing Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Postgraduate management/ further study qualification.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Recent management experience at band 7/ Practiced at Band 7 for 1.5 years( Minimum).
Desirable
- Experience of managing finance, workforce, quality within a clinical environment.
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).
