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 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 from its two operational bases in Peninsula (Launceston, Cornwall) and Severn (Bristol). The Band 8a Lead Nurse is responsible for continuous service development, quality improvement implementation, maintenance of the team infrastructure, and operational delivery. The Lead Nurses at both bases must work closely together to manage and deliver the service. 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 high-quality clinical care delivered in accordance with national guidance and NHS England Service Specification. 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 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 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, rated 'Good' overall by the CQC. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and aims to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the local population. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Base Lead Nurse will also: 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. For more details, please refer to the attached job description document. Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Significant recent leadership experience in critical care. Evidence of postgraduate specialist training to Masters level or equivalent. Recent relevant experience with intra-hospital and inter-hospital transfer. Ability to lead and manage a team. Understanding of effective budgetary management. Understanding of clinical governance principles. Evidence of the use of audit in clinical practice. Skills and Abilities
Strong organisational skills. Excellent advanced critical care clinical skills. Ability to work across professional team and organisational boundaries. Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of a changing service. Qualifications and Training
Degree or equivalent qualification in nursing. Qualification in Teaching, Assessing, and mentoring. Evidence of Masters level academic study or willingness to work towards it. Completion of Step 1-3 competencies or equivalent experience in critical care. 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 a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be necessary.
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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 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 from its two operational bases in Peninsula (Launceston, Cornwall) and Severn (Bristol). The Band 8a Lead Nurse is responsible for continuous service development, quality improvement implementation, maintenance of the team infrastructure, and operational delivery. The Lead Nurses at both bases must work closely together to manage and deliver the service. 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 high-quality clinical care delivered in accordance with national guidance and NHS England Service Specification. 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 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 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, rated 'Good' overall by the CQC. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and aims to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the local population. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Base Lead Nurse will also: 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. For more details, please refer to the attached job description document. Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Significant recent leadership experience in critical care. Evidence of postgraduate specialist training to Masters level or equivalent. Recent relevant experience with intra-hospital and inter-hospital transfer. Ability to lead and manage a team. Understanding of effective budgetary management. Understanding of clinical governance principles. Evidence of the use of audit in clinical practice. Skills and Abilities
Strong organisational skills. Excellent advanced critical care clinical skills. Ability to work across professional team and organisational boundaries. Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of a changing service. Qualifications and Training
Degree or equivalent qualification in nursing. Qualification in Teaching, Assessing, and mentoring. Evidence of Masters level academic study or willingness to work towards it. Completion of Step 1-3 competencies or equivalent experience in critical care. 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 a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be necessary.
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