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) operating 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, and operational delivery. Retrieve Severn is looking for an enthusiastic and organized 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 the multi-professional team, ensuring high-quality clinical care in accordance with national guidance. Develop and maintain evidence-based transfer protocols and guidelines in partnership with key stakeholders. Provide specialized 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 program. 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 effectively. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer, we aim to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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 and 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. Evidence of post-graduate specialist training to Masters level or equivalent. Recent relevant experience with intra-hospital and inter-hospital transfer. Understanding of clinical governance principles and effective budgetary management. Previous experience of ensuring a safe environment. Skills and Abilities
Attention to detail in document production. Strong organizational skills. Ability to implement and utilize audit data to improve quality. Flexibility 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 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: 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) operating 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, and operational delivery. Retrieve Severn is looking for an enthusiastic and organized 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 the multi-professional team, ensuring high-quality clinical care in accordance with national guidance. Develop and maintain evidence-based transfer protocols and guidelines in partnership with key stakeholders. Provide specialized 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 program. 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 effectively. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer, we aim to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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 and 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. Evidence of post-graduate specialist training to Masters level or equivalent. Recent relevant experience with intra-hospital and inter-hospital transfer. Understanding of clinical governance principles and effective budgetary management. Previous experience of ensuring a safe environment. Skills and Abilities
Attention to detail in document production. Strong organizational skills. Ability to implement and utilize audit data to improve quality. Flexibility 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 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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