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 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 be a role model for the multi-professional team, ensuring clinical care is of the highest quality and standardised according to 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 audits 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, serving a core population of over 500,000 people. UHBW has been rated ‘Good’ overall by the CQC and is committed to improving patient care. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Co-lead clinical governance agenda for the service with key stakeholders. 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 post graduate specialist training to Masters level or equivalent (E) Ability to lead and manage a team (E) Understanding of effective budgetary management (E) Understanding of clinical governance (E) Ability to act as a role model providing excellent patient care (E) Previous experience of ensuring a safe environment (E) Skills and Abilities
Attention to detail in the development of documents and information (E) Strong organisational skills (E) Excellent advanced critical care clinical skills (E) Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of a changing service (E) IM & T
Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint (E) Competent in videoconferencing using Microsoft Teams (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) You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is 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 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 be a role model for the multi-professional team, ensuring clinical care is of the highest quality and standardised according to 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 audits 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, serving a core population of over 500,000 people. UHBW has been rated ‘Good’ overall by the CQC and is committed to improving patient care. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Co-lead clinical governance agenda for the service with key stakeholders. 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 post graduate specialist training to Masters level or equivalent (E) Ability to lead and manage a team (E) Understanding of effective budgetary management (E) Understanding of clinical governance (E) Ability to act as a role model providing excellent patient care (E) Previous experience of ensuring a safe environment (E) Skills and Abilities
Attention to detail in the development of documents and information (E) Strong organisational skills (E) Excellent advanced critical care clinical skills (E) Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of a changing service (E) IM & T
Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint (E) Competent in videoconferencing using Microsoft Teams (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) You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is necessary.
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