Job summary
This is a rare opportunity to become a Nurse Consultant across a busy Adult Critical Care Directorate (ACCD) in one of the four major trauma centres in London. The Critical Care Directorate comprises of 66 beds with separate General, Neuro and Cardiothoracic ICU's. The Cardiothoracic and Neuro Units are specialist tertiary referral centres that serve a population of around 3 million, covering a wide geographical area including South West London and the surrounding areas of Surrey and Sussex.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an exceptional, very experienced leader and expert advanced nurse practitioner to be a Nurse Consultant in Critical Care and join our committed and dedicated team of nurses and clinicians. You will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and responsible for the delivery of clinical and professional standards.
You will be dynamic, motivated and have a passion for excellence in patient care and lead on nursing excellence, care delivery and improving the patient experience, clinical outcomes, effectiveness and efficiency. You will be required to have skills in leadership, quality and governance and be able to provide professional leadership as well as inspire, influence and motivate others.
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About us
Our strategy is founded on four key priorities; providing strong foundations, delivering excellent local services, closer collaboration and offering leading specialist healthcare.
The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the trust vision of:
A thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised program of research, education, and employee engagement.
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflects these.
Applications are welcomed from individuals who are passionate about improvement and patient-centred care, who are able to integrate, coordinate and provide assurance that systems and processes are in place for quality of care and patient experience at St Georges. The post holder will also have the ability to motivate and inspire staff to deliver the highest possible standards.
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects that all staff will share in this commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached JD and person spec attached to advert
We are looking for an exceptional, very experienced leader and expert advanced nurse practitioner to be a Nurse Consultant in Critical Care and join our committed and dedicated team of nurses and clinicians. You will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and responsible for the delivery of clinical and professional standards.
You will be dynamic, motivated and have a passion for excellence in patient care and lead on nursing excellence, care delivery and improving the patient experience, clinical outcomes, effectiveness and efficiency. You will be required to have skills in leadership, quality and governance and be able to provide professional leadership as well as inspire, influence and motivate others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached JD and person spec attached to advert
We are looking for an exceptional, very experienced leader and expert advanced nurse practitioner to be a Nurse Consultant in Critical Care and join our committed and dedicated team of nurses and clinicians. You will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and responsible for the delivery of clinical and professional standards.
You will be dynamic, motivated and have a passion for excellence in patient care and lead on nursing excellence, care delivery and improving the patient experience, clinical outcomes, effectiveness and efficiency. You will be required to have skills in leadership, quality and governance and be able to provide professional leadership as well as inspire, influence and motivate others.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- RN level 1
- Educated to Master's degree level
- Post registration qualification in advanced practice
- Mentorship course/Teaching qualifications
- Recognised management or leadership course
Desirable
- ALS provider
- PhD or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Clinical expertise in Adult Critical Care
- Significant leadership experience at band 8a level in an NHS organisation
- Evidence of managing complex resource issues
Desirable
- Experience in service improvement
- Experience in Policy development
- Experience in Research /previous research post
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of issues within nursing and the current NHS agenda
- Superior Clinical knowledge
- Demonstrable knowledge of risk management processes and clinical governance
- Experience of audit & research and evidence of research portfolio
skills
Essential
- Evidence of first class interpersonal skills
- Skilled at working with groups of patients and users
- Proven ability to work across organisational boundaries
- Experience of gathering and analysing complex information/report writing
- Evidence of leadership skills
Management
Essential
- A proven track record in QI as a change agent
- Proven ability to manage complex and changing workload which includes the ability to identify and resolve conflicting priorities within tight timeframes
- Evidence of the ability to manage within financial balance
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- RN level 1
- Educated to Master's degree level
- Post registration qualification in advanced practice
- Mentorship course/Teaching qualifications
- Recognised management or leadership course
Desirable
- ALS provider
- PhD or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Clinical expertise in Adult Critical Care
- Significant leadership experience at band 8a level in an NHS organisation
- Evidence of managing complex resource issues
Desirable
- Experience in service improvement
- Experience in Policy development
- Experience in Research /previous research post
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of issues within nursing and the current NHS agenda
- Superior Clinical knowledge
- Demonstrable knowledge of risk management processes and clinical governance
- Experience of audit & research and evidence of research portfolio
skills
Essential
- Evidence of first class interpersonal skills
- Skilled at working with groups of patients and users
- Proven ability to work across organisational boundaries
- Experience of gathering and analysing complex information/report writing
- Evidence of leadership skills
Management
Essential
- A proven track record in QI as a change agent
- Proven ability to manage complex and changing workload which includes the ability to identify and resolve conflicting priorities within tight timeframes
- Evidence of the ability to manage within financial balance
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).
