Critical Care Outreach Practitioner
Job Description
Job title: Critical Care Outreach Practitioner
Company: NHS
Job description: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in the friendly Critical Care Outreach team at the QEQM Hospital; they will be responsible for overseeing the high standards of care required for looking after the deteriorating/critically ill patients.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be expected to provide professional leadership, advice and guidance for nursing practice within the hospital and being a resource for all nursing staff.They will also need to have expert clinical skills, great communication skills and clinical assessment skills. They will contribute to ensuring that the Nurses within the hospital are developed to maximize their contribution to the achievement of the Trusts service goals and upholds and models the Trust values.“previous applicants need not apply”About usWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is ‘great healthcare from great people’. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.Date posted09 October 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number344-6181SACJob locationsQEQM HospitalSt Peter’s RoadMargateCT9 4ANJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
- Minimum of five years acute care nursing.
- Resolving user concerns effectively.
Desirable
- Expierience in working as an autonomous practitioner.
SkillsEssential
- Expert clinical skills.
- Communication skills
- Facilitation skills
- Standard setting and audit
- Negotiating and influencing skills
- Clinical assessment skills
Desirable
- Presenting skills.
KnowledgeEssential
- Current health service priorities
- Nursing agenda
- Clinical governance agenda.
- Best practice, key issues and developments in the deteriorating patient programme
Desirable
- Knowledge of quality improvement tools, ward metrics
QualificationsEssential
- Registered general nurse
- Degree in nursing or working towards degree or equivalent
- Preperation of mentors or equivalent
Desirable
- Post graduate level in Acute/Critical care management course.
OtherEssential
- Upholds and models the Trust values
- Current understanding of key facing the NHS both locally and Nationally
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
- Minimum of five years acute care nursing.
- Resolving user concerns effectively.
Desirable
- Expierience in working as an autonomous practitioner.
SkillsEssential
- Expert clinical skills.
- Communication skills
- Facilitation skills
- Standard setting and audit
- Negotiating and influencing skills
- Clinical assessment skills
Desirable
- Presenting skills.
KnowledgeEssential
- Current health service priorities
- Nursing agenda
- Clinical governance agenda.
- Best practice, key issues and developments in the deteriorating patient programme
Desirable
- Knowledge of quality improvement tools, ward metrics
QualificationsEssential
- Registered general nurse
- Degree in nursing or working towards degree or equivalent
- Preperation of mentors or equivalent
Desirable
- Post graduate level in Acute/Critical care management course.
OtherEssential
- Upholds and models the Trust values
- Current understanding of key facing the NHS both locally and Nationally
Expected salary: £46148 – 52809 per year
Location: Margate, Kent
