Critical Care Outreach Practitioner | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS hospital trust in Ashford is seeking a Critical Care Outreach Practitioner to oversee the care of critically ill patients. The role includes providing leadership and guidance to nursing staff, ensuring high standards of care, and contributing to staff development. Ideal candidates will possess expert clinical and communication skills, with a commitment to making a difference in patient care. Applications close on October 31, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Oversee high standards of care for critically ill patients.
• Provide professional leadership and guidance for nursing practice.
• Support the development of nursing staff to meet service goals.

Skills

expert clinical skills

great communication skills

clinical assessment skills

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Critical Care Outreach Practitioner in the friendly Critical Care Outreach team at the WHH Hospital; they will be responsible for overseeing the high standards of care required for looking after the deteriorating/critically ill patients.

Responsibilities

• overseeing the high standards of care required for looking after the deteriorating/critically ill patients
• providing professional leadership, advice and guidance for nursing practice within the hospital and acting as a resource for all nursing staff
• contributing to ensuring that nurses within the hospital are developed to maximise their contribution to the achievement of the Trust’s service goals and uphold and model the Trust values

Qualifications and Skills

• expert clinical skills
• great communication skills
• clinical assessment skills

About the Trust

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals 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.

Visa Sponsorship

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.

Contact

If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

This advert closes on Friday 31 Oct 2025