Critical Care Outreach Practitioner (Band 7) - Nursing - University Hospitals of North Midlands[...]

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a dedicated professional to join a leading Critical Care Outreach Team at a major trauma center. This role involves demonstrating high professional standards, providing rapid responses to patient needs, and delivering education and training across the Trust. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities, ensuring timely interventions for patients transitioning from critical care. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly impact patient care and outcomes, and be part of a supportive organization committed to staff development and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post registration experience in critical care.
• 2 years in a leadership role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide rapid response to deteriorating patients.
• Deliver education and training across the Trust.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Critical Care Nursing

Non-Medical Prescribing

Health Assessment

Education

Degree in Relevant Subject

NMC Registration

Evidence of Masters Level Study

Job description

Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site University Hospital of North Midlands Town Stoke on Trent Salary £46,148 - £52,809 Pro-rata Salary period Yearly Closing 14/05/2025 23:59

Critical Care Outreach Practitioner

Band 7

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated professional to join our friendly C ritical C are O utreach T eam (CCOT) at Royal Stoke University Hospita l .

We are a major trauma centre caring for patients from a wide demographic area, whilst also being a specialist centre within the region for Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic surgery , GI S ervices, Trauma and Orthopaedics , Cardiology , Women & Children Services, and Oncology S ervices.

Main duties of the job

Th e successful applicant would demonstrate a high level of professional standards; they would be a role model and would work autonomously whilst demonstrating the core trust values.

As a Band 7 Practitioner, leadership and management of the service and the Band 6 practitioner tier is essential .

They would provide a rapid response to patients whose condition is recognised as deteriorating and ensure timely appropriate interventions .

T he team are ALS providers, attending cardiac arrest calls, medical emergency calls and t rauma calls – excellent leadership qualities are required for this exciting and varied role.

Provide a timely , holistic d ischarge review of patients transitioning from critical care to the ward s to ensure all clinical needs are addressed to prevent deterioration. In addition, support ing the wards with tracheostomy and laryngectomy patients .

Demonstrating an extensive knowledge base and range of high level clinical skills including physical health assessment and non-medical prescribing .

D eliver ing education and training across the T rust, both formally and informally surrounding the deteriorating patient and caring for patients in level one areas.

T he role also involves taking calls as part of Martha’s Rule, the T rust has been part of the phase one pilot scheme and has successfully rolled out this service across over 50 wards, the Emergency Department and paed iatrics .

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description.

We’d love to hear from you if you are an experienced critical care nurse with the desire to help others and make a real difference , please contact [e-mail] for any further information.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Non-medical prescribing
• Health Assessment Course
• NMC Registration
• Degree in relevant subject
• Assessor & Supervisor or equivalent course
• IRMER
• Evidence of Masters level study

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years post registration experience in critical care to include 2 years in a leadership role

Important information about your application

• All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
• References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
• We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
• Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
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If you would like support completing an application form, please contact the recruitment department on 01782 675533 where one of our trained assistants will be able to help

At UHNM we are fortunate to receive a high volume of applications for many of our roles, on this occasion we would reserve the right to close any advert early, therefore please apply without delay!

If you obtained your qualifications overseas, you will be required to provide an official government translation through ECCTIS (formerly known as NARIC). Please note, this is in addition to any professional registration requirements and not a replacement for your qualifications.

If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the time of application to ensure sufficient time for the recruitment and training process associated with the role. The requirement of at least six months remaining on your visa does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, as a new Skilled Worker Visa would be required for a new role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Nicola Bradshaw Job title Advanced Critical Care Practitioner/Lead Outreach Email address [e-mail]