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 date: 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 is one of a network of operationally similar services commissioned by NHS England. The service operates 24/7/365 managing referrals and undertaking transfers of critically ill and injured patients. The Band 8a Lead Nurse is responsible for service development, quality improvement, team infrastructure maintenance, 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 role model for the multi-professional team, ensuring high-quality clinical care in accordance with national guidance. In partnership with the 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 by means of audit and statistical data collection. Ensure operational, clinical, and performance data is submitted to national databases reliably and efficiently. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with over 13,000 staff and more than 100 clinical services across 10 sites, serving a core population of over 500,000 in South West England. UHBW has been rated ‘Good’ overall by the CQC and is committed to improving patient care through world-leading research and innovations. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Base Lead Nurse will also: Co-lead with the Clinical Director and Lead Consultant for Governance, ensuring the service meets the needs of its users. 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) Ability to demonstrate significant and recent critical care experience (E) Evidence of postgraduate 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 audit in clinical practice (E) Ability to act as a role model and promote a culture where staff feel valued (E) Previous experience of change management and problem-solving (E) Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality (E) Skills and Abilities
Attention to detail in document development and dissemination (E) Ability to work in a demanding specialist environment (E) Strong organisational skills (E) Able to influence colleagues effectively (E) Excellent advanced critical care clinical skills (E) Able to work across team and organisational boundaries (E) Ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality (E) Ability to analyse and interpret complex facts (E) Flexibility and adaptability to meet service needs (E) Self-motivated and able to motivate others (E) Delivery of evidence-based practice (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 it (E) Completion of Step 1-3 competencies or equivalent in critical care (E) You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require a submission for Disclosure 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 date: 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 is one of a network of operationally similar services commissioned by NHS England. The service operates 24/7/365 managing referrals and undertaking transfers of critically ill and injured patients. The Band 8a Lead Nurse is responsible for service development, quality improvement, team infrastructure maintenance, 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 role model for the multi-professional team, ensuring high-quality clinical care in accordance with national guidance. In partnership with the 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 by means of audit and statistical data collection. Ensure operational, clinical, and performance data is submitted to national databases reliably and efficiently. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with over 13,000 staff and more than 100 clinical services across 10 sites, serving a core population of over 500,000 in South West England. UHBW has been rated ‘Good’ overall by the CQC and is committed to improving patient care through world-leading research and innovations. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Base Lead Nurse will also: Co-lead with the Clinical Director and Lead Consultant for Governance, ensuring the service meets the needs of its users. 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) Ability to demonstrate significant and recent critical care experience (E) Evidence of postgraduate 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 audit in clinical practice (E) Ability to act as a role model and promote a culture where staff feel valued (E) Previous experience of change management and problem-solving (E) Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality (E) Skills and Abilities
Attention to detail in document development and dissemination (E) Ability to work in a demanding specialist environment (E) Strong organisational skills (E) Able to influence colleagues effectively (E) Excellent advanced critical care clinical skills (E) Able to work across team and organisational boundaries (E) Ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality (E) Ability to analyse and interpret complex facts (E) Flexibility and adaptability to meet service needs (E) Self-motivated and able to motivate others (E) Delivery of evidence-based practice (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 it (E) Completion of Step 1-3 competencies or equivalent in critical care (E) You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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