Retrieve ACCTS Base Lead Nurse/Practitioner Peninsula region-Cornwall

NHS Jobs; Launceston; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Retrieve ACCTS Base Lead Nurse/Practitioner Peninsula region-Cornwall is responsible for leading a multi‑professional team to ensure high‑quality clinical care. The role develops transfer protocols, oversees education, and contributes to service strategy and governance across the South West.

You will manage budgets, advocate for patients, and ensure data quality for national databases in line with Retrieve standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and role model for the multi-professional team, ensuring high‑quality clinical care aligned to national guidance.
• Develop and maintain transfer protocols and guidelines in partnership with Clinical Director and base leads.
• Oversee the Training and Education team to deliver in‑house education and upskill staff.
• Develop and deliver the Peninsula base strategy and business plan; coordinate with Severn Base Lead for consistency.
• Co‑lead clinical governance including protocols, complaints, incidents, risk and audit against NHS indicators.
• Manage Peninsula base budget, advocate for patients and families, and liaise with partner services and contractors.
• Use transfer data and incident reports to manage risk and drive continuous improvement; monitor staffing and recruitment.
• Ensure accurate data submission to national databases and maintain documentation to Retrieve standards.

Job description

Retrieve ACCTS Base Lead Nurse/Practitioner Peninsula region-Cornwall

As Peninsula Base Lead Nurse/Practitioner, you will: Lead and be a role model for the multi-professional team, making sure clinical care is of the highest quality and in line with national guidance and the NHS England Service Specification. In partnership with the Clinical Director, Base Lead Consultants and key stakeholders develop and maintain up to date, evidence-based transfer protocols and guidelines. Oversee the Training and Education team to support the delivery of a high-quality in-house education programme that develops and maintains the skills of the team. Develop and deliver the Peninsula base strategy and business plan, working closely with the Severn Base Lead to keep the service consistent across both bases. Co-lead clinical governance, including protocols, complaints, incidents, risk and audit benchmarked against NHS England Quality Indicators. Manage the Peninsula base budget, Advocate for patients and families, and work closely with Critical Care Units, partner services and contractors across the South West. Use transfer data, trends and incident reports to manage risk and continuously improve the service. Monitor staffing, absence, training compliance and resources, and recruitment. Make sure data submitted to national databases is accurate and timely, and that documentation meets professional and Retrieve standards. Represent Retrieve regionally and nationally, including through the South West Critical Care Network Transfer Group and the national ACCTS Operational & Clinical Group

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust