Critical Care Outreach Sister/Charge Nurse

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits within a dedicated team providing critical care outreach services in a rural healthcare setting. As a Charge Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in managing critically ill patients and ensuring high-quality care across various specialties. This position not only offers the chance to work in a supportive environment focused on clinical excellence but also provides opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to sustainability and outstanding patient care, where your contributions can make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Lease car (if applicable)

27-day holiday scheme

Flexible working

Development opportunities

NHS pension

NHS discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with critical care and teaching certifications.
• Experience in clinical practice change and patient assessment.

Responsibilities

• Management of critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring.
• Support for high dependency and intensive care services.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Management skills

Leadership skills

Compassionate care values

Education

Registered nurse with current registration

Critical care certificate or equivalent

Teaching certificate or equivalent

ALS and ALERT provider certificates or equivalent

Job description

Contract: 6 months (secondment from start date to support roll out of call for concern)

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (including days/nights/weekends/bank holidays)

Job ref: 262-A-25-7110985

Employer: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle

Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 Per Annum Pro Rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing date: 30/04/2025 23:59

Job Overview

Critical Care Outreach Sister/Charge Nurse, Band 7, 37.5 hours per week. Possible secondment.

An exciting opportunity within the Adult Critical Care Outreach Team at North Cumbria. The team provides comprehensive services to adult patients across various specialties including Cardiology, ENT, Orthopaedics, Vascular, Renal, and general medicine and surgery.

We seek a positive, forward-thinking individual with experience at Band 6 or above, capable of motivating others and managing service needs. The team is committed to clinical excellence, teaching, and audit.

Main duties

Management and support of critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and support for high dependency (Level 2) and intensive care (Level 3), including cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, neurological, and emergency pediatric admissions. The service aims to improve ward-level care.

Working for our organisation

NCIC aims to deliver outstanding healthcare to over 500,000 people, creating a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare, offering over 70 services across 15 locations with more than 6,500 staff. Our principles focus on safety, quality, patient experience, a positive work environment, and financial management.

We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to sustainability initiatives like waste reduction, going paperless, and sustainable transport to support the region's goal to be the greenest in England by 2030.

Additional information

Please see the attached job description and person specification for detailed criteria. Note the UK immigration policy updates regarding sponsorship eligibility. Applicants under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available. Evidence of meeting criteria should be documented in your application. Early applications are encouraged as posts may close sooner if filled.

Interview process

Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email to select an interview time, typically within two weeks of the closing date. Candidates using Hotmail or with strict firewalls should check junk mail.

DBS and safeguarding

Successful candidates will require a DBS check, with costs deducted from salary. Details of the process and costs are provided. The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children.

Benefits

• Lease car (if applicable)
• 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 days after 10 years
• Flexible working
• Development opportunities
• NHS pension
• NHS discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current registration
• Critical care certificate or equivalent
• Teaching certificate or equivalent
• ALS and ALERT provider certificates or equivalent

Desirable qualifications include a Masters, ALERT instructor, nurse prescribing, leadership certificates, and IT skills.

Knowledge and experience

• Clinical experience at Band 6 or above in critical care
• Experience in clinical practice change, teaching, patient assessment, and audit

Additional desirable skills include supervision, interdisciplinary working, conflict management, and familiarity with hospital systems.

Skills and attributes

• Organisational, communication, management, and leadership skills
• Ability to work across disciplines and prioritize effectively
• Compassionate care values

Other requirements

• Flexibility to meet service needs
• Representation within critical care networks
• Willingness to expand skills