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 two operational bases located 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. It is essential that the Lead Nurses in both bases 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 that the clinical care delivered is of the highest quality and standardised in accordance with national guidance, policies, and the NHS England Service Specification. In partnership with the Clinical Director, Deputy 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 that develops and maintains the skills of the team. Manage and maintain effective control of the service budget. Monitor the effectiveness of the service working with the Lead Consultant for Audit and Research through audit and statistical data collection. Ensure operational, clinical, and performance data is submitted to national databases reliably, efficiently, 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 more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Base Lead Nurse will: Co-lead with the Clinical Director, Deputy Clinical Director, and Lead Consultant for Governance, 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 a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Significant recent leadership experience in the specialty of critical care (E) Evidence of post-graduate 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) Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality (E) Skills and Abilities
Attention to detail in the development, production, and dissemination of documents and information (E) Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations (E) Excellent advanced critical care clinical skills (E) Ability to work with advanced technologies (E) Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service (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 Masters (in relevant health-related subject) (E) 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 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 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 two operational bases located 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. It is essential that the Lead Nurses in both bases 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 that the clinical care delivered is of the highest quality and standardised in accordance with national guidance, policies, and the NHS England Service Specification. In partnership with the Clinical Director, Deputy 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 that develops and maintains the skills of the team. Manage and maintain effective control of the service budget. Monitor the effectiveness of the service working with the Lead Consultant for Audit and Research through audit and statistical data collection. Ensure operational, clinical, and performance data is submitted to national databases reliably, efficiently, 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 more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Base Lead Nurse will: Co-lead with the Clinical Director, Deputy Clinical Director, and Lead Consultant for Governance, 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 a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Significant recent leadership experience in the specialty of critical care (E) Evidence of post-graduate 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) Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality (E) Skills and Abilities
Attention to detail in the development, production, and dissemination of documents and information (E) Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations (E) Excellent advanced critical care clinical skills (E) Ability to work with advanced technologies (E) Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service (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 Masters (in relevant health-related subject) (E) 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 it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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