Job summary
We are excited to recruit for an experienced nurse to join our ECMO service on the Adult Critical Care Unit at St. Bartholomew's Hospital. This post was specifically developed to support patients requiring ECMO care, and to strengthen the provision of critical care services, through delivery of specialist education and training.The post holder will work alongside the ACCU nursing team either directly or in a supportive capacity and be responsible for teaching, performing competency assessments and providing staff feedback. The role will involve some transfer/retrieval of patients and team management, such as staff appraisal and absence management. During periods of reduced ECMO activity the post holder will work clinical shifts on the ACCU.The post holder will be expected to contribute to advancing the role and must be interested in facilitating staff development, teaching, and service innovation. The successful candidate will be a clinical expert, have well-developed organisational skills, be flexible within the role and have the confidence to engage and work collaboratively with a range of colleagues, at all levels and from all professional groups.This post provides a fantastic opportunity for a senior critical care nurse who has an interest in further progressing their career along a clinical, educational or research pathway within the Adult Critical Care setting
Main duties of the job
The aim of this role is to support patients requiring advanced critical care therapies, including Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO). The successful candidate will be a clinical expert, directing care and providing advanced knowledge and skills to ensure the aims and objectives of the critical care and ECMO service are implemented.The post holder will provide direct supervision and opportunities for staff to achieve and maintain ECMO and critical care competencies required for their role. Along with the lead nurse, the advanced critical care nurse will co-ordinate training and deliver ECMO and general critical care education to nursing, medical and other MDT staff. As a clinical leader the post holder will play a vital role in the continued development of the speciality through setting standards, implementing SOPs/guidelines, and by undertaking data collection, clinical audit and research, both at a local and national level.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience in specialist setting
- Evidence of specialist ECMO and critical care knowledge
- Management and delivery of teaching activities
- Mentoring and assessing learners in practice
- Experience of audit/data collection
Desirable
- Experience in team management Experience in developing and co-ordinating education programmes
- Experience in developing and co-ordinating education programmes
- Evidence of participation in quality improvement or new initiatives
Skills
Essential
- Excellent and up to date clinical skills
- Skilled at preparing and writing clear, accurate and concise reports
- Able to provide direct supervision and support to others
- Ability to manage own workload and work to agreed timescales
- Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Ability to assess potential risks involved in work activities and processes
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to critically reflect on clinical practice and patients experience
- Can interpret and analyse complex amounts of clinical data
- Knowledgeable of current professional issues in nursing
- Aware of recommendations for specialised services/clinical networks
Desirable
- Undertaken clinical/nursing research
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodology
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Adult critical care course
- ECLS education/training programme
- Relevant first degree or equivalent
- Mentorship course or equivalent teaching qualification
- ILS/ALS provider
- Leadership programme or equivalent
- Transfer/transport experience
Desirable
- Masters or working towards
- Post graduate certification in Education
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience in specialist setting
- Evidence of specialist ECMO and critical care knowledge
- Management and delivery of teaching activities
- Mentoring and assessing learners in practice
- Experience of audit/data collection
Desirable
- Experience in team management Experience in developing and co-ordinating education programmes
- Experience in developing and co-ordinating education programmes
- Evidence of participation in quality improvement or new initiatives
Skills
Essential
- Excellent and up to date clinical skills
- Skilled at preparing and writing clear, accurate and concise reports
- Able to provide direct supervision and support to others
- Ability to manage own workload and work to agreed timescales
- Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Ability to assess potential risks involved in work activities and processes
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to critically reflect on clinical practice and patients experience
- Can interpret and analyse complex amounts of clinical data
- Knowledgeable of current professional issues in nursing
- Aware of recommendations for specialised services/clinical networks
Desirable
- Undertaken clinical/nursing research
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodology
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Adult critical care course
- ECLS education/training programme
- Relevant first degree or equivalent
- Mentorship course or equivalent teaching qualification
- ILS/ALS provider
- Leadership programme or equivalent
- Transfer/transport experience
Desirable
- Masters or working towards
- Post graduate certification in Education
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).
