Band 8a
Main area: Retrieve, Adult Critical Care Transfer Service Grade: Band 8a Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover) Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 387-S-6307-GB Site: Retrieve - Severn Base Town: Bradley Stoke Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 12/01/2025 23:59 Interview date: 21/01/2025 Job overview
Retrieve is the South West’s dedicated Adult Critical Care Transfer Service (ACCTS) and operates 24/7/365 managing referrals and undertaking transfers of critically ill and injured patients. The Band 8a Lead Nurse is responsible for the continuous service development, quality improvement implementation, maintenance of the team infrastructure and operational delivery. The role is mirrored across the two operational bases, and it is essential that the Lead Nurses in both Peninsula and Severn work closely together. Retrieve Severn is looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual with a background in critical care for this one-year, fixed-term maternity cover contract. Main duties of the job
The Base Lead Nurse will: Lead and be a role model for the multi-professional team, ensuring that the clinical care delivered is of the highest quality and standardised in accordance with national guidance, policies, and NHS England Service Specification. In partnership with the Clinical Director, Deputy Clinical Director, and key stakeholders, develop and maintain up-to-date, evidence-based transfer protocols and guidelines. Provide specialised knowledge and skilled nursing care for critically ill adults requiring transfer. Oversee the Training and Education team to support the delivery of a high-quality in-house education programme. Manage and maintain effective control of the service budget. Monitor the effectiveness of the service working with the Lead Consultant for Audit and Research. Ensure operational, clinical, and performance data is submitted to national databases reliably and effectively. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and is committed to improving patient care. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Co-lead with the Clinical Director, Deputy Clinical Director, and Lead Consultant for Governance, the clinical governance agenda for the service. Contribute to national adult transfer service development. Be an active member of the South West Critical Care Network Transfer Group. Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Significant recent leadership experience in speciality of critical care (E) Ability to demonstrate significant and recent critical care experience (E) Evidence of post-graduate specialist training to Masters level or equivalent (E) Recent relevant experience with intra-hospital and inter-hospital transfer (E) Ability to lead and manage a team (E) Understanding of effective budgetary management (E) Understanding of staff and HR management/appraisals (E) Understanding of clinical governance (E) Understanding and evidence of the use of audit in clinical practice (E) Ability to act as a role model, providing excellent patient care (E) Previous experience of change management and problem solving (E) Previous experience of ensuring a safe environment (E) Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality (E) Evidence of presentations at local and regional level (D) Skills and Abilities
Attention to detail in the development and dissemination of documents and information (E) Ability to work in a highly demanding specialist environment (E) Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations (E) Able to influence colleagues effectively (E) Excellent advanced critical care clinical skills (E) Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries (E) Ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality (E) Ability to analyse, interpret and compare complex facts or situations (E) Flexibility and adaptability to meet needs of a changing service (E) Self-motivated and able to motivate others (E) Delivery of evidence-based practice (E) Knowledge of national and local specialty specific issues (E) Previous experience of research and audit (E) IM & T
Competent in the use of IT packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (E) Competent in videoconferencing using Microsoft Teams (E) Competent to utilise medical databases (E) Qualifications and Training
Degree or equivalent qualification in nursing (E) Qualification in Teaching, Assessing and mentoring (E) Evidence of Masters level academic study or willingness to work towards Masters (E) Completion of Step 1-3 competencies or equivalent experience in critical care (E) You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Main area: Retrieve, Adult Critical Care Transfer Service Grade: Band 8a Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover) Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 387-S-6307-GB Site: Retrieve - Severn Base Town: Bradley Stoke Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 12/01/2025 23:59 Interview date: 21/01/2025 Job overview
Retrieve is the South West’s dedicated Adult Critical Care Transfer Service (ACCTS) and operates 24/7/365 managing referrals and undertaking transfers of critically ill and injured patients. The Band 8a Lead Nurse is responsible for the continuous service development, quality improvement implementation, maintenance of the team infrastructure and operational delivery. The role is mirrored across the two operational bases, and it is essential that the Lead Nurses in both Peninsula and Severn work closely together. Retrieve Severn is looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual with a background in critical care for this one-year, fixed-term maternity cover contract. Main duties of the job
The Base Lead Nurse will: Lead and be a role model for the multi-professional team, ensuring that the clinical care delivered is of the highest quality and standardised in accordance with national guidance, policies, and NHS England Service Specification. In partnership with the Clinical Director, Deputy Clinical Director, and key stakeholders, develop and maintain up-to-date, evidence-based transfer protocols and guidelines. Provide specialised knowledge and skilled nursing care for critically ill adults requiring transfer. Oversee the Training and Education team to support the delivery of a high-quality in-house education programme. Manage and maintain effective control of the service budget. Monitor the effectiveness of the service working with the Lead Consultant for Audit and Research. Ensure operational, clinical, and performance data is submitted to national databases reliably and effectively. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and is committed to improving patient care. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Co-lead with the Clinical Director, Deputy Clinical Director, and Lead Consultant for Governance, the clinical governance agenda for the service. Contribute to national adult transfer service development. Be an active member of the South West Critical Care Network Transfer Group. Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Significant recent leadership experience in speciality of critical care (E) Ability to demonstrate significant and recent critical care experience (E) Evidence of post-graduate specialist training to Masters level or equivalent (E) Recent relevant experience with intra-hospital and inter-hospital transfer (E) Ability to lead and manage a team (E) Understanding of effective budgetary management (E) Understanding of staff and HR management/appraisals (E) Understanding of clinical governance (E) Understanding and evidence of the use of audit in clinical practice (E) Ability to act as a role model, providing excellent patient care (E) Previous experience of change management and problem solving (E) Previous experience of ensuring a safe environment (E) Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality (E) Evidence of presentations at local and regional level (D) Skills and Abilities
Attention to detail in the development and dissemination of documents and information (E) Ability to work in a highly demanding specialist environment (E) Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations (E) Able to influence colleagues effectively (E) Excellent advanced critical care clinical skills (E) Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries (E) Ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality (E) Ability to analyse, interpret and compare complex facts or situations (E) Flexibility and adaptability to meet needs of a changing service (E) Self-motivated and able to motivate others (E) Delivery of evidence-based practice (E) Knowledge of national and local specialty specific issues (E) Previous experience of research and audit (E) IM & T
Competent in the use of IT packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (E) Competent in videoconferencing using Microsoft Teams (E) Competent to utilise medical databases (E) Qualifications and Training
Degree or equivalent qualification in nursing (E) Qualification in Teaching, Assessing and mentoring (E) Evidence of Masters level academic study or willingness to work towards Masters (E) Completion of Step 1-3 competencies or equivalent experience in critical care (E) You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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