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 continuous service development, quality improvement implementation, maintenance of team infrastructure, and operational delivery. 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 model for the multi-professional team, ensuring that clinical care delivered is of the highest quality and standardised in accordance with national guidance. Develop and maintain up-to-date, evidence-based transfer protocols and guidelines in partnership with the Clinical Director and key stakeholders. 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 service effectiveness through audit and statistical data collection. Ensure operational, clinical and performance data is submitted to national databases reliably. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, serving over 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated 'Good' overall by the CQC and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Co-lead 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 critical care (E) Evidence of postgraduate specialist training to Masters level or equivalent (E) Recent relevant experience with intra-hospital and inter-hospital transfer (E) Understanding of clinical governance principles (E) Ability to lead and manage a team (E) Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality (E) Skills and Abilities
Attention to detail in the development and dissemination of documents (E) Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations (E) Excellent advanced critical care clinical skills (E) Flexibility to meet the needs of a changing service (E) Qualifications and Training
Degree or equivalent qualification in nursing (E) Qualification in Teaching, Assessing and mentoring (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 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 continuous service development, quality improvement implementation, maintenance of team infrastructure, and operational delivery. 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 model for the multi-professional team, ensuring that clinical care delivered is of the highest quality and standardised in accordance with national guidance. Develop and maintain up-to-date, evidence-based transfer protocols and guidelines in partnership with the Clinical Director and key stakeholders. 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 service effectiveness through audit and statistical data collection. Ensure operational, clinical and performance data is submitted to national databases reliably. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, serving over 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated 'Good' overall by the CQC and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Co-lead 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 critical care (E) Evidence of postgraduate specialist training to Masters level or equivalent (E) Recent relevant experience with intra-hospital and inter-hospital transfer (E) Understanding of clinical governance principles (E) Ability to lead and manage a team (E) Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality (E) Skills and Abilities
Attention to detail in the development and dissemination of documents (E) Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations (E) Excellent advanced critical care clinical skills (E) Flexibility to meet the needs of a changing service (E) Qualifications and Training
Degree or equivalent qualification in nursing (E) Qualification in Teaching, Assessing and mentoring (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 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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