Critical Care Outreach Practitioner | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Dorset seeks an Outreach Practitioner to support patients at risk of deterioration. You will manage medical emergencies and attend cardiac arrests. The role requires excellent communication skills and a willingness to work shifts, including weekends. The successful candidate will benefit from strong mentorship and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in the development and implementation of resuscitation policies and procedures.
• Enthusiastic, highly motivated, and able to adapt to changing service delivery needs.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support the clinical care of patients at risk of deterioration or life-threatening events.
• Manage medical emergencies and contribute to resuscitation policies.
• Attend cardiac arrest calls with the Resuscitation Team and provide escort duties.

Skills

Experience in management of medical emergencies

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to adapt to changing service delivery needs

Job description

Overview

The Critical Outreach Team at Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospital, part of the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking an Outreach Practitioner who is clinically motivated to support patients at risk of deterioration or other immediately life-threatening events, including risk of cardiac arrest.

The successful candidate will work within a team that supports the clinical care of patients across general medical and surgical wards and other areas, including Interventional Radiology, ED, the Cardiac Intervention Unit, and Critical Care. The team expedites admissions to specialist areas and follows up patients discharged from ICU/HDU daily. They monitor and respond to deteriorating patients via the Trust-wide electronic warning system and attend cardiac arrest calls in conjunction with the Resuscitation Team, providing escort duties for Level 2/3 patients around the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Support the clinical care of patients at risk of deterioration or life-threatening events.
• Manage medical emergencies and contribute to the development and implementation of resuscitation policies and procedures.
• Attend cardiac arrest calls in conjunction with the Resuscitation Team and provide escort duties for Level 2/3 patients.
• Expedite admissions to specialist areas and follow up patients discharged from ICU/HDU on a daily basis.
• Monitor deteriorating patients via the Trust-wide electronic warning system and respond as required.
• Develop high level critical thinking and decision-making skills; work toward performing at an advanced level.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in the management of medical emergencies.
• Experience in the development and implementation of resuscitation policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic, highly motivated, and able to adapt to changing service delivery needs.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends and bank holidays, with internal rotation to night duty.

Team and Development

The post holder will be supported by strong mentorship and a commitment to education and professional development. The role offers opportunities to develop high-level critical thinking and decision-making skills and will evolve in response to changes in service delivery.

Trust Context and Relocation Notes

UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed after the merger and the New Hospital Programme. Some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers can answer specific questions at interview. On 31/12/25, the CCOT will be on the RBH site only, though this could occur earlier or be delayed. If relocation occurs, employees may not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement; travel from home to the new base will be treated as a normal commute. Other changes will be managed according to relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

Additional Information

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025.