Trainee Critical Care Outreach Nurse Practitioner

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Registered Nurse with active NMC registration to join its Critical Care team at Band 6. The role requires robust clinical skills in critical care and the ability to work autonomously.

Applicants should have completed a Critical Care Course and hold post-registration experience in critical care settings, with critical care outreach experience preferred. The Trust emphasises inclusivity and ongoing CPD support.

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience in a Critical Care setting at Band 6 level or above.
• Experience in Critical Care Outreach or equivalent service.
• Ability to make autonomous clinical decisions.
• Extensive professional/clinical knowledge in Critical Care with CPD.

Skills

Critical Care

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please access the attached Job Pack to see the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for this role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered General Nurse with active NMC registration
• Critical Care Course
• GCSE Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent in Maths and English Language
• Ability to work/study at Master's level

Desirable criteria

• ALS provider
• Physical/Health Assessment
• Independent Non-Medical Prescriber

Knowledge, Behaviours and Experience

Essential criteria

• Proven post registration experience within a Critical Care setting at Band 6 Level or above (or equivalent)
• Proven experience of working within a Critical Care Outreach or equivalent service
• Experience of autonomous decision making
• Evidence of extensive professional/clinical knowledge in Critical Care supplemented by specialist clinical training and CPD
• Proven experience of management of deteriorating patients and acutely unwell patients
• Knowledge of role and responsibilities of the post

Desirable criteria

• Experience of leadership, management, and service development

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If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant's qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.

We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.

Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination.