About this role
Job summary
Critical Care Services in UHCW NHS Trust
UHCW NHS trust is a level one Major Trauma Centre and a tertiary neurosurgical and cardiothoracic center. We offer a unique range of services, to a wide population of over one million people treating and managing complex conditions and diseases. For our nurses, it means the chance to gain diverse experience in pioneering teams.
We have 30 critical care beds on the General Critical Care Unit and 22 beds on the Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit. Our Critical Care services offer a broad experience in caring for critically ill adults in an innovative, challenging and aspirational workplace. We are committed to advancing nursing practice and our Clinical Nurse Training and Development team provide in-house training and support for Clinical and Professional development.
We have the opportunity for an experienced nurse to work within our General Critical care and Cardiothoracic Critical Care Units as a band 7 clinical leader. You will work collaboratively within the critical care teams to meet the needs of patients and play a key leadership role in service delivery with adherence to policy and procedures.
Our Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit supports and cares for patients requiring cardiology intervention, elective and emergency cardiac surgery as well as patients requiring elective thoracic surgery and those with thoracic trauma.
Main duties of the job
You will also gain valuable experience leading and supporting staff in the care of patients with a wide range of needs including Trauma, Neurosurgery, complex Medical and Surgical patients such as, Haematology, GI Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Renal Medicine/Transplant surgery and Head and Neck Surgery.
- Accountable for own actions in accordance with Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute towards corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
- Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high-quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations.
- Coordinate the care of critically ill patients through the critical care pathway to ensure the effective management of their patient group.
- A resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice.
- Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes.
- Ensure optimum patient management including patient monitoring; equipment management and defined expanded clinical roles.
- Proactively support relevant treatment plans for patients requiring intervention including fluid resuscitation, oxygen therapy along with the ordering of appropriate laboratory and radiology investigations.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Able to provide information and advice to the patient on the prescribed medication, side effects and interactions.
- Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients
- Recognition and escalation of the deteriorating patient.
- Education and supporting patients with care of tracheostomy.
- Education and training provision of identified staff groups, patients and carers within defined areas.
- Responsible for accurate, timely documentation of clinical plan in patients records both computerised and paper based.
- Utilise and ensure others utilise information and IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data available
- Identify and implement, in collaboration with the multi-professional team, appropriate areas for research and audit.
- Implement and support the introduction of new treatment methods relevant to the speciality
- Deputise for the Clinical Nurse Manager and the Matron in their absence.
- Establish and maintain professional networking relationships between departments in the trust and attend external meetings to promote best practice in the trust.
- Support patients, carers and staff during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g. breaking bad news or following an unexpected event.
- Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oCurrent NMC Registration oStudy at level 6 (degree / diploma) oPost Registration Critical Care Qualification oTeaching and assessing qualification Advanced oEvidence of current CPD
Desirable
- oAble to demonstrate National ICU steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 competencies. oLeadership qualification or completion of a leadership programme. oExtensive experience in Cardiothoracic Critical Care nursing
Experience
Essential
- oProfessional clinical experience in Critical Care speciality at Band 6 or above in Critical Care. oHighly developed clinical assessment and communication skills. oAbility to work autonomously with experience of successfully resolving complex problems oAbility to successfully manage people and change oExtensive experience in managing own workload / and leading a team.
Desirable
- oExperience in HR and Management Related Issues Resource Management oEvidence of extensive Cardiothoracic Critical Care skills. oUnderstanding of budget management
Knowledge
Essential
- oA knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence-based practice oA sound knowledge of professional policies and procedures oA knowledgeable clinician with ability to ensure clinical governance is embedded into practice. oA commitment to clinical supervision and staff development oKnowledge/ Ability to produce reports and formulate policies. oKnowledge of research/audit processes and application
Desirable
- oA good understanding of current issues relating to the NHS. oExperience in Policy/Service Development
Skills
Essential
- oPatient and service development focused oHighly developed communication skills oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively oGood management of own and others time oAble to use initiative and make decisions owork autonomously managing own caseload. oAnalyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions oProven ability to deal with difficult/sensitive situations oDeveloped IT skills.
Desirable
- oAble to work at a high standard as stipulated in the General provision of Intensive Care document.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- oEvidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. oFor posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)