Critical Care Outreach Practitioner (rotational)
- NHS
- Part Time
- Macclesfield
- 46148.00 - 52809.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
Our busy Critical Care Unit is located in the famous silk town of Macclesfield which is situated within the beautiful surrounding countryside of the Peak District National Park in Cheshire, and within easy reach of Manchester, Liverpool and Staffordshire. The Unit is based in our 280 bedded District General Hospital.
This post is in the Urgent Care Division within critical care, which incorporates a combined unit; consisting of 5 beds and flexibly used beds, Outreach, Follow-up, and After Care Clinic Services.
We are looking for a rotational Critical Care Nurse with senior critical care extensive experience, to join our service, to ensure a high standard of patient focused care is delivered within this clinical area.
As a Critical Care Outreach Nurse you will have or be working towards a Master's Degree, have the ability to practice autonomously and work effectively within a varied multidisciplinary team. The possession of excellent interpersonal skills is explicit as well as a robust clinical background within the acute critical care milieu. Experience of working in a senior nurse role is essential. An induction package tailor made to the individual requirements and service needs would be provided on commencement.
This post is Permanent
Hours per week: 18.5 hours - Rotational Shift Pattern.
Main duties of the job
As part of the critical care outreach team you will be responsible for the day-to-day provision of the outreach service covering all wards within East Cheshire NHS Trust.
You will provide clinical expertise in the assessment, diagnosis and intervention of the sick adult, providing education and support to the ward nurse, medical teams and the therapies.
You will demonstrate autonomy and have clear decision-making skills.
You will assist in the dissemination of the National Early Warning Score2 across the Trust to all multi-professional staff.
You will contribute to the maintenance of the Outreach database providing reports as needed for clinical audit in line with the Safety and Quality Standards.
The post holder will also lead and contribute to the development of trust-wide integrated care pathways, clinical guidelines, protocols and policies and contribute to the development of the Acute Life Threatening Recognition and Treatment Course. The Post holder may also rotate onto Intensive Care in order to maintain critical care skills.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) 1st level
- Relevant Leadership experience at band 6 or above
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Current Advanced Life Support provider
Clinical
Essential
- Assessment Skills
- Experience managing an acute area/unit
- Evidence of critical care competence supported by portfolio
- Perform advanced clinical skills to the critically ill e.g. Cannulation, venepuncture, Arterial sampling, blood gas interpretation, tracheostomy management, extubation and laryngeal mask insertion.
Desirable
- Prescribing course
- Evidence of follow-up experience
Management
Essential
- Applies research to practice
- Capable of working under pressure
- Develops effective working relationships across organisations
- Demonstrates and deploys leadership skills and styles
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrates change management skills
Educational and Developmental
Essential
- Has insight into own strengths and developmental needs
- Identifies service training and development needs without prompting
- Able to share expert knowledge and practice with others to meet individual and service needs.
- Teaching skills, a listening learning and leading approach
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
Personal Attributes, Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Uses reflection to improve personal and professional performance
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address
Macclesfield District
General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
