Job summary
We are delighted to invite applications for a dynamic and highly skilled critical care nurse to join our critical care outreach team. Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals have 2 acute hospital sites with associated critical care units. You will be one of a team of 5 nurses working across hospital sites led by a Consultant Nurse.
At the Doncaster site there is a 22 bed critical care unit. The team provides comprehensive clinical cover 7-days per week (excluding nights). At the Bassetlaw site there is a 6 bed critical care unit where Monday through Friday cover, 8-4, is provided.
There is an established career pathway through to Band 7, Advanced Practitioner in Critical Care Outreach, and we offer support for academic study to progress in this pathway.
Main duties of the job
The critical care outreach team was established in 2001 with the following aims:
- To avert avoidable admissions to critical care where possible or facilitate timely admission to critical care for patients who are deteriorating
- To share critical care knowledge and skills
- To facilitate timely and safe discharge of patients to wards following critical illness
- Facilitate rehabilitation after critical illness
The role is demanding so we are looking for someone who is dynamic, enthusiastic, highly skilled, confident and able to work independently, and who is focussed on patient safety and constantly improving standards of care.
Applicants must have significant critical care experience and a specialist critical care qualification, as well as up-to-date clinical and professional knowledge and skills. A teaching certificate or significant experience, as equivalent, is also essential.
For further information please contact Lee Cutler Tel 01302 644422 or email lee.cutler@nhs.net. We also welcome applicant visits or shadowing members of the existing team.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- significant experience working within a critical care unit
- Experience of supervising junior staff in caring for the critically ill
- Experience of teaching at bedside, clinical skills and in formal situations/ classroom
Desirable
- Evidence of leading / supervising a team
- Evidence of working autonomously / without direct supervision in a clinical role
- Experience of working in Critical Care Outreach
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nursing / Healthcare
- Completed academic critical care course / modules
- Teaching certificate (or equivalent through experience - see above)
Desirable
- Leadership or management training
- Advanced life support provider (RCUK)
- Venepuncture & Cannulation
interpersonal skills
Essential
- Patient centred, positive attitude, & proactive
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Comfortable to challenge poor practice
- Team player
Desirable
- Highly credible through working in an advanced clinical role
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Excellent skills in prioritising clinical demands and workload
- Able to work safely and effectively in situations of high pressure & shows resilience
- Commitment to and examples of involvement in improving care/ service delivery/ practice
Desirable
- Proven track record of improving care/ service delivery/ practice
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- significant experience working within a critical care unit
- Experience of supervising junior staff in caring for the critically ill
- Experience of teaching at bedside, clinical skills and in formal situations/ classroom
Desirable
- Evidence of leading / supervising a team
- Evidence of working autonomously / without direct supervision in a clinical role
- Experience of working in Critical Care Outreach
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nursing / Healthcare
- Completed academic critical care course / modules
- Teaching certificate (or equivalent through experience - see above)
Desirable
- Leadership or management training
- Advanced life support provider (RCUK)
- Venepuncture & Cannulation
interpersonal skills
Essential
- Patient centred, positive attitude, & proactive
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Comfortable to challenge poor practice
- Team player
Desirable
- Highly credible through working in an advanced clinical role
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Excellent skills in prioritising clinical demands and workload
- Able to work safely and effectively in situations of high pressure & shows resilience
- Commitment to and examples of involvement in improving care/ service delivery/ practice
Desirable
- Proven track record of improving care/ service delivery/ practice
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).
