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) 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, and operational delivery. It is essential that the Lead Nurses in both operational 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 model for the multi-professional team, ensuring clinical care is of the highest quality and standardised in accordance with 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 audit 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 more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW 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 also: Co-lead 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, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. 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 effective budgetary management and clinical governance principles. Previous experience of change management and problem-solving. Skills and Abilities
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work in a highly demanding specialist environment. Excellent advanced critical care clinical skills. Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of a changing service. Qualifications and Training
Degree or equivalent qualification in nursing. Qualification in Teaching, Assessing and mentoring. 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 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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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) 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, and operational delivery. It is essential that the Lead Nurses in both operational 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 model for the multi-professional team, ensuring clinical care is of the highest quality and standardised in accordance with 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 audit 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 more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW 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 also: Co-lead 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, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. 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 effective budgetary management and clinical governance principles. Previous experience of change management and problem-solving. Skills and Abilities
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work in a highly demanding specialist environment. Excellent advanced critical care clinical skills. Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of a changing service. Qualifications and Training
Degree or equivalent qualification in nursing. Qualification in Teaching, Assessing and mentoring. 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 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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