About this role
Job summary As Critical Care Manager, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Critical Care Unit, providing strong clinical leadership and ensuring we continue to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care.
Main duties of the job * Leading, supporting and developing the Critical Care team, acting as a visible and approachable clinical leader. * Managing staffing, rotas and workforce planning to ensure safe staffing levels, appropriate skill mix and service capacity. * Maintaining high standards of clinical care, patient safety and infection prevention and control. * Supporting the education, training and competency development of Critical Care and wider clinical teams. * Providing Critical Care Outreach support to other areas of the hospital when required, including supporting the safe step-down of patients to the ward environment. * Working closely with the Director and Deputy Director of Clinical Services and wider senior leadership team to develop and improve the service. * Participating in the Hospital Resuscitation Team and the hospital Duty Manager and Senior On-Call rotas.
About us Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.
Job description Job responsibilities Critical Care Manager | Spire Nottingham Hospital | Tollerton | Full Time | Permanent
Spire Nottingham Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Critical Care Manager to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Critical Care nurse who is ready to take the next step in their leadership career, with responsibility for leading our Critical Care Unit and developing a team committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
What you'll be doing
As Critical Care Manager, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Critical Care Unit, providing strong clinical leadership and ensuring we continue to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Leading, supporting and developing the Critical Care team, acting as a visible and approachable clinical leader.Managing staffing, rotas and workforce planning to ensure safe staffing levels, appropriate skill mix and service capacity.Maintaining high standards of clinical care, patient safety and infection prevention and control.Supporting the education, training and competency development of Critical Care and wider clinical teams.Providing Critical Care Outreach support to other areas of the hospital when required, including supporting the safe step-down of patients to the ward environment.Working closely with the Director and Deputy Director of Clinical Services and wider senior leadership team to develop and improve the service.Participating in the Hospital Resuscitation Team and the hospital Duty Manager and Senior On-Call rotas.
Who we're looking for
We're looking for an experienced and confident Registered Nurse with a strong background in acute nursing and Critical Care/HDU, who is ready to take responsibility for leading a clinical team.
You'll need: Current NMC registration and a recognised Critical Care post-registration qualification.Significant experience working within an acute hospital Critical Care/HDU environment.Previous experience in a senior Registered Nurse or equivalent leadership position.Experience of leading, mentoring and developing clinical teams.Experience of workforce planning and clinical rostering.ALS and CALS training.A relevant nursing degree or equivalent, alongside evidence of ongoing clinical and leadership development.
A qualification in clinical education, post-graduate leadership qualification or Masters-level study would be desirable. Most importantly, you'll be a strong clinical leader who can inspire and develop your team, make sound decisions in a busy environment and remain focused on delivering an excellent patient experience.
Benefits:
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidaysEmployer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailersFree Bupa wellness screeningPrivate medical insuranceLife assurance
Our Values:
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: Driving clinical excellenceDoing the right thingCaring is our passion.Keeping it simpleDelivering on our promisesSucceeding and celebrating together
We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Current NMC registration and a recognised Critical Care post-registration qualification. * Significant experience working within an acute hospital Critical Care/HDU environment. * Previous experience in a senior Registered Nurse or equivalent leadership position. * Experience of leading, mentoring and developing clinical teams. * Experience of workforce planning and clinical rostering. * ALS and CALS training. * A relevant nursing degree or equivalent, alongside evidence of ongoing clinical and leadership development.
Experience Essential
* Current NMC registration and a recognised Critical Care post-registration qualification. * Significant experience working within an acute hospital Critical Care/HDU environment. * Previous experience in a senior Registered Nurse or equivalent leadership position. * Experience of leading, mentoring and developing clinical teams. * Experience of workforce planning and clinical rostering. * ALS and CALS training. * A relevant nursing degree or equivalent, alongside evidence of ongoing clinical and leadership development.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Spire Healthcare Ltd
Address Tollerton Lane
Nottingham
NG12 4GA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)