Critical Care Outreach Nurse

Barts Health Nhs Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in London seeks a Critical Care Outreach Nurse to join their team. This role involves providing expert care to acutely ill patients, rapid response to ward referrals, and maintaining high standards in clinical areas. Candidates must have a nursing degree and a post-registration qualification in critical care, along with strong assessment and communication skills. Join a committed team delivering safe, high-quality care to patients.

Qualifications

• Registered general nurse with a degree in nursing.
• Post-registration qualification in critical care essential.
• Experience with informal and formal teaching in clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Respond rapidly to urgent referrals from ward staff.
• Review patients with high early warning scores or other signs of deterioration.
• Proactive surveillance of early warning scores.
• Carry out advanced physical assessment to detect early warning signs.

Skills

Advanced assessment skills

Communication in complex situations

Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team

Education

Degree in Nursing

Post-registration qualification in critical care

Job description

Critical Care Outreach Nurse (Critical Care)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the friendly Critical Care Outreach team at Newham University Hospital.

You will be responsible for providing the highest standard of expertise as a first responder for acutely ill and deteriorating ward-based patients.

On a daily basis you will be required to provide advice and guidance for nursing practice within the hospital. The role will provide diverse opportunities to work closely with a large multi-disciplinary team in Critical Care Services at Newham University Hospital.

The critical care outreach team plays a crucial role in ensuring that patients outside of the intensive care environment receive safe, timely and high quality care.

Core Purpose

To bridge the gap between critical care and the wards, acting as a safety net for deteriorating patients.

Responsibilities

• Respond rapidly to urgent referrals from ward staff
• Review patients with high early warning scores or other signs of deterioration
• Proactive surveillance of early warning scores – promoting safety and timely intervention
• Carry out advanced physical assessment to detect early warning signs of severe illness

Qualifications & Experience

The post holder must be a registered general nurse with a degree in nursing and a post-registration qualification in critical care.

Advanced assessment skills and the ability to communicate in complex situations are essential.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a desire to support the development of skills within all clinical areas through informal and formal teaching to ensure high standards and safe care in all clinical areas.

About Barts Health

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in East London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.