Sister/Charge Nurse- Critical Care Outreach

Job summary We are seeking to recruit a highly experienced and motivated critical care Registered Nurse to join the Critical Care Outreach Team (CCOT) base-site at York Hospital, with potential to cross site cover in Scarborough Hospital.
The Outreach Team is friendly and supportive with close links not only to our Intensive Care Unit but also a wide variety of multi-disciplinary teams across the hospital.
Our team deliver a high standard of individualised care to deteriorating and acutely ill patients throughout the hospital 24 hours a day.
The CCOT ensure a timely and effective response to patients, whilst supporting medical, nursing and allied health professional colleagues.
Teaching and delivering education to ward teams is an essential part of the role together with leading on deteriorating patient quality improvement work across sites.
In line with extensive work to improve hospital out of hours care, the CCOT have expanded their role to support collaborative team work across the Trust, and are instrumental with bleep filtering.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is passionate about the care of patients and who will enjoy the challenge of working in this demanding but highly rewarding role.
If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.
This post may become Permanent.
Main duties of the job The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate excellent clinical skills, including at least three years within the Critical Care environment as a Band 6, and sound evidence based decision making.
They will carry out advanced assessment and care of deteriorating patients leading to early intervention and treatment.
They must have excellent communication skills and be able to work autonomously.
Work within frequently challenging clinical environments with high levels of physical and mental effort.
Have knowledge of pathophysiology, anatomy and physiology in order to assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment of the critically ill patient.
Able to make sound clinical judgements involving complex situations which requires analysis and interpretation to decide on the best course of action/treatment.
Undertake a comprehensive, advanced patient assessment based on history taking and clinical examination and implement a management/treatment plan.
Competently and confidently care for the deteriorating/acutely ill adult utilising expert critical care skills and knowledge in a variety of clinical settings as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
Provide direct patient care and support at the bedside until the patient is stabilised or transferred to an area with a higher level of care.
Initiate therapeutic interventions for example to manage haemodynamic and respiratory instability.
About us Our benefits We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.
If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description Job responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early.
You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.
We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.
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As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.
It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.
We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Nurse (Level 1) Educated to degree level or equivalent experience Recognised Critical Care Course Ability to meet Advanced Clinical Assessment skills as outlined in CCOT Competencies Recognised teaching and assessing qualification AIRA/AIM/ALERT instructor or other formal teaching ALS Provider, ability to become ALS provider Desirable Post registration certificate in advanced practice Experience & Knowledge Required Essential Minimum of three years experience in a Critical Care setting working as band 6, which may include ICU, HDU, CCU or Critical care outreach.
Evidence of teaching, training and staff development Desirable Clinical audit Evidence of achievement of step one critical care competencies/critical care course Skills & Attributes Essential In-depth knowledge and clinical competence in the care of the deteriorating /acutely ill adult.
Ability to utilise advanced communication and interpersonal skills effectively within a multi-discliplinary team.
Evidence of managing complex patients in stressful and emotional situations where life-changing events are being communicated.
Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff.
Self-motivated and able to work independently and autonomously, managing time and prioritise own workload effectively.
Insight into current issues in critical care nursing/professional issues.
Proactive towards change and change management.
Understanding of research based practice - research conscious.
Evidence of excellent liaison, negotiating and leadership skills, including conflict management/resolution.
IT skills Ability to act professionally at all times.
Uses initiative to resolve issues within their own control.
Desirable Advanced clinical skills.
Contributed to development of Trust policies.
Led Change Developed teaching packages Aptitude & Personal Qualities Essential Professional and patient focused with a strong commitment to providing high quality care.
Able to remain calm , polite and maintain Trust values under pressure, managing stress in self and others.
Flexible and adaptable to service needs.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills Clinical role model and innovator Ability to work as part of a team Maintains responsibility for own personal development.