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 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. The Base Lead Nurse role is mirrored across the two operational bases, necessitating close collaboration between Lead Nurses in both locations. 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 clinical care is of the highest quality and standardised in accordance with national guidance and 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 team skills. Manage and maintain effective control of the service budget. Monitor service effectiveness in collaboration with the Lead Consultant for Audit and Research through audit and data collection. Ensure operational, clinical, and performance data is submitted to national databases reliably and efficiently. (Cont'd under detailed job description and main responsibilities) Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, serving over 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated ‘Good’ overall by the CQC, and our staff are committed to delivering excellent care. We are dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
(Main duties of the job cont.) 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 critical care (E) Demonstrated significant and recent critical care experience (E) Evidence of postgraduate specialist training to Masters level or equivalent (E) 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 principles (E) Evidence of using audit in clinical practice (E) Ability to provide excellent patient care and promote a valued staff culture (E) Experience in change management and problem-solving (E) Experience ensuring a safe environment (E) Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality (E) Evidence of presentations at local and regional levels (D) Skills and Abilities
Attention to detail in document development and dissemination (E) Ability to work in a demanding specialist environment and use reflective practice (E) Strong organisational skills for prioritising complex situations (E) Ability to influence colleagues effectively (E) Excellent advanced critical care clinical skills (E) Ability to work across professional team and organisational boundaries (E) Ability to implement audit data to improve quality (E) Ability to advise on care quality and efficiency improvements (E) Ability to analyse and interpret complex information (E) Competence in advanced technologies (E) Flexibility and adaptability to meet changing service needs (E) Self-motivated and able to motivate others (E) Delivery of evidence-based practice (E) Evidence of continued leadership/management development (E) Knowledge of national and local specialty-specific issues (E) Experience in research and audit (E) IM & T
Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (E) Competent in videoconferencing using Microsoft Teams (E) Competent in using medical databases and search engines (E) Good knowledge of Electronic Patient Record systems (D) 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 a Masters (E) Completion of Step 1-3 competencies or equivalent experience in critical care (E) Employer certification / accreditation badges
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 its 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. The Base Lead Nurse role is mirrored across the two operational bases, necessitating close collaboration between Lead Nurses in both locations. 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 clinical care is of the highest quality and standardised in accordance with national guidance and 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 team skills. Manage and maintain effective control of the service budget. Monitor service effectiveness in collaboration with the Lead Consultant for Audit and Research through audit and data collection. Ensure operational, clinical, and performance data is submitted to national databases reliably and efficiently. (Cont'd under detailed job description and main responsibilities) Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, serving over 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated ‘Good’ overall by the CQC, and our staff are committed to delivering excellent care. We are dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
(Main duties of the job cont.) 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 critical care (E) Demonstrated significant and recent critical care experience (E) Evidence of postgraduate specialist training to Masters level or equivalent (E) 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 principles (E) Evidence of using audit in clinical practice (E) Ability to provide excellent patient care and promote a valued staff culture (E) Experience in change management and problem-solving (E) Experience ensuring a safe environment (E) Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality (E) Evidence of presentations at local and regional levels (D) Skills and Abilities
Attention to detail in document development and dissemination (E) Ability to work in a demanding specialist environment and use reflective practice (E) Strong organisational skills for prioritising complex situations (E) Ability to influence colleagues effectively (E) Excellent advanced critical care clinical skills (E) Ability to work across professional team and organisational boundaries (E) Ability to implement audit data to improve quality (E) Ability to advise on care quality and efficiency improvements (E) Ability to analyse and interpret complex information (E) Competence in advanced technologies (E) Flexibility and adaptability to meet changing service needs (E) Self-motivated and able to motivate others (E) Delivery of evidence-based practice (E) Evidence of continued leadership/management development (E) Knowledge of national and local specialty-specific issues (E) Experience in research and audit (E) IM & T
Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (E) Competent in videoconferencing using Microsoft Teams (E) Competent in using medical databases and search engines (E) Good knowledge of Electronic Patient Record systems (D) 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 a Masters (E) Completion of Step 1-3 competencies or equivalent experience in critical care (E) Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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