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. This role is essential in ensuring 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 high-quality clinical care standardized in accordance with national guidance, policies, and the NHS England Service Specification. Develop and maintain up-to-date, evidence-based transfer protocols and guidelines in partnership with the Clinical Director, Deputy 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 and regional transfer courses. Manage and maintain effective control of the service budget. Monitor the effectiveness of the service by working with the Lead Consultant for Audit and Research through audit and statistical data collection, benchmarking against NHS England Quality Indicators, and local and regional standards. Ensure operational, clinical, and performance data is submitted to national databases reliably and efficiently. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with over 13,000 staff and over 100 clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of more than 500,000 in South West England. UHBW has been rated ‘Good’ overall by the CQC, and we are committed to improving patient care through research and innovation. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Co-lead with the Clinical Director, Deputy Clinical Director, and Lead Consultant for Governance, the clinical governance agenda for the service, ensuring it meets the needs of its service 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 (E) Demonstrated significant and recent critical care experience (E) Evidence of postgraduate specialist training to Masters level or equivalent (E) Recent 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 (E) Evidence of using audit in clinical practice (E) Ability to act as a role model, providing excellent patient care (E) Experience in change management and problem-solving (E) Experience in ensuring a safe environment (E) Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality (E) Evidence of presentations at local and regional level (D) Skills and Abilities
Attention to detail in document development and dissemination (E) Ability to work in a demanding specialist environment (E) Strong organisational skills (E) Ability to influence colleagues effectively (E) Excellent advanced critical care clinical skills (E) Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries (E) Ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality (E) Able to advise on improvements to the quality and efficiency of care (E) Ability to analyse and interpret complex facts or situations (E) Ability to work with advanced technologies (E) Flexibility and adaptability to meet 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) Previous experience of 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 in nursing (E) Qualification in Teaching, Assessing, and mentoring (E) Evidence of Masters level academic study or willingness to work towards 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 a submission for Disclosure will 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. This role is essential in ensuring 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 high-quality clinical care standardized in accordance with national guidance, policies, and the NHS England Service Specification. Develop and maintain up-to-date, evidence-based transfer protocols and guidelines in partnership with the Clinical Director, Deputy 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 and regional transfer courses. Manage and maintain effective control of the service budget. Monitor the effectiveness of the service by working with the Lead Consultant for Audit and Research through audit and statistical data collection, benchmarking against NHS England Quality Indicators, and local and regional standards. Ensure operational, clinical, and performance data is submitted to national databases reliably and efficiently. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with over 13,000 staff and over 100 clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of more than 500,000 in South West England. UHBW has been rated ‘Good’ overall by the CQC, and we are committed to improving patient care through research and innovation. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Co-lead with the Clinical Director, Deputy Clinical Director, and Lead Consultant for Governance, the clinical governance agenda for the service, ensuring it meets the needs of its service 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 (E) Demonstrated significant and recent critical care experience (E) Evidence of postgraduate specialist training to Masters level or equivalent (E) Recent 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 (E) Evidence of using audit in clinical practice (E) Ability to act as a role model, providing excellent patient care (E) Experience in change management and problem-solving (E) Experience in ensuring a safe environment (E) Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality (E) Evidence of presentations at local and regional level (D) Skills and Abilities
Attention to detail in document development and dissemination (E) Ability to work in a demanding specialist environment (E) Strong organisational skills (E) Ability to influence colleagues effectively (E) Excellent advanced critical care clinical skills (E) Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries (E) Ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality (E) Able to advise on improvements to the quality and efficiency of care (E) Ability to analyse and interpret complex facts or situations (E) Ability to work with advanced technologies (E) Flexibility and adaptability to meet 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) Previous experience of 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 in nursing (E) Qualification in Teaching, Assessing, and mentoring (E) Evidence of Masters level academic study or willingness to work towards 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 a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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