Team Leader

Transformationunitgm; Bedford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Team Leader for its Critical Care Complex. This pivotal role involves leading a team of nursing professionals in a fast-paced environment, ensuring high standards of patient care and compliance with Trust policies. The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience in critical care, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex situations effectively. Join a supportive organization committed to staff development and state-of-the-art facilities, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient outcomes and team performance.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with evidence of recent CPD and experience in Critical Care.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care and supervise nursing staff.
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies and maintain high standards of care.

Skills

Critical Care Experience

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Continuous Professional Development

Tools

NHS IT Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Main area Critical care Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (long days and long nights, mixture of weekends and weekdays to understand the challenges and operational pressure of the unit.) Job ref 418-NUR5532-MR

Employer Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Bedford Hospital South Wing, Critical care Complex Town Bedford Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/05/2025 23:59

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

Our adult Critical care service provides an integrated level 1, 2, and 3 Critical Care service with 6 level 3 and 4 Level 2 Critical care beds in a purpose built unit and 24/7 level 1 service.

The role requires taking charge of the unit, supervising clinical care, managing a group of team members.

The post holder will assist the Critical Care Matron with the continuing responsibility for Critical Care services, to ensure the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care is of a high standard. Also providing leadership,role modelling good professional practice and behaviour and maintaining safe environment. The post holder is also required to supervise staff of Band 5 and below and teach other nursing and non-nursing staff. Also contribute to service development and lead on specific roles assigned.

After a minimum of 6 months experience in the department the post holder will be supported to develop into the critical care outreach role and undertake the required course Advance health assessment and diagnostic indicators.

We are looking for a reliable, motivated, approachable and enthusiastic Team Leader for Critical Care Complex.

This is a challenging position in a fast moving environment, must have substantial experience in critical care setting, have excellent communication skills and ability to work as a part of multi professional team managing a wide range of complex problems and sometimes conflicting priorities.

Main duties of the job

To provide skilled nursing care. To demonstrate a high standard of practice in assessing, implementing and evaluating patient care, including analysis and interpretation to facilitate decision making skills.

Act as a Team Leader, support and supervise the further development of nurses and nursing practice in critical care.

To ensure that care is delivered as per Trust and critical care policies, is aware of changes as they occur and partakes in the addressing of changes.

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To participate in the “Clinical Competencies,” including assessment of staff as applicable after appropriate training.

To ensure that custody, administration and recording of drugs are in accordance with Trust Policy and NMC guidelines.

To inform the Critical Care Matron of any matters affecting the professional standard of patient care.

To adhere to the guidelines within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

To be responsible for the accurate documentation of clinical data and all data related to the daily management of the Critical Care.

To supervise the professional work of nursing staff (Band 6 and below).

To support other team members in their professional work, to be able to adapt and deal with swiftly changing circumstances.

To be aware of current issues and policies within the Trust and critical care and ensure these are maintained.

To assist the Critical Care Matron with the cost-effective use of resources in patient care delivery.

To ensure staffing levels are adequate and organise cover if required appropriately and cost effectively.

To ensure clear and concise documentation of all patients property and valuables according to hospital policy.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC)
• Evidence of recent Continuous Professional Development.

Experience

• Previous experience in a Critical Care environment.
• Leadership potential
• Skills in mentoring, supervision of colleagues.
• Ability to lead projects and new developments.
• Works well within a team
• Have some Financial/ Budgetary awareness.
• Some experience in resource Management
• Some experience related to performance review process
• Experience of managing and motivating a team

Knowledge

• Understanding of GPICS standard
• Able to use IT systems including Microsoft Office.
• NHS IT systems

Personal skills

• flexiblility to meet demands of the role
• able to improve performance

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.