Peninsula Base Lead Nurse - Critical Care Transfer (12m FTC)

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Launceston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 8a Lead Nurse to head the Peninsula transfer base in Launceston, Cornwall, for a 12-month fixed term. The role involves leading a multi-professional team, developing evidence-based transfer protocols, and delivering high-quality care for critically ill adults during inter-hospital transfers.

You will oversee the Training and Education team, manage the service budget, and benchmark performance against NHS

Qualifications

• Band 8a nurse leadership role.
• Lead development and delivery of transfer service.
• Oversee budget and resource management.
• Maintain evidence-based transfer protocols and guidelines.
• Lead Training and Education for the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and role-model the multi-professional team to ensure high-quality, standardised care.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date transfer protocols with key stakeholders.
• Provide specialised nursing care for critically ill adults during transfers.
• Oversee Training and Education to sustain high-quality in-house programmes.
• Manage and monitor service budget and resources.
• Collect and benchmark data against NHS indicators and standards.
• Submit operational data to national databases efficiently.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Critical care

Clinical governance

Audit & research

Budget management

Staff training

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Job description

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 8a Lead Nurse to head the Peninsula transfer base in Launceston, Cornwall, for a 12-month fixed term. The role involves leading a multi-professional team, developing evidence-based transfer protocols, and delivering high-quality care for critically ill adults during inter-hospital transfers.

You will oversee the Training and Education team, manage the service budget, and benchmark performance against NHS