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GALLION'S REACH (ITU)
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
259-7632709NUH
Employer
Barts Health NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Newham University Hospital
Town
Plaistow
Salary
£44,485 - £52,521 per annum inc
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/12/2025 23:59

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Barts Health NHS Trust logo

Critical Care Outreach Nurse

Band 6

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the friendly Critical Care Outreach team at Newham University Hospital. You will be responsible for providing the highest standard of expertise as a first responder for acutely ill and deteriorating ward based patients. On a daily basis you will be required to provide advice and guidance for nursing practice within the hospital. 


The post holder must be a registered general nurse with a degree in nursing and a post registration qualification in critical care. Advanced assessment skills and the ability to communicate in complex situations are essential. 


The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a desire to support the development of skills within all clinical areas through informal and formal teaching to ensure high standards and safe care in all clinical areas. 


The role will provide diverse opportunities to work closely with a large multi-disciplinary team in  Critical Care Services at Newham University Hospital . 

Main duties of the job

The critical care outreach team plays a crucial role in ensuring that patients outside of the intensive care environment receive safe, timely and high quality care.

Our core purpose is to bridge the gap between critical care and the wards, acting as a safety net for deteriorating patients.

 

You will be expected to:

·         Respond rapidly to urgent referrals from ward staff

·         Review patients with high early warning scores or other signs of deterioration

·         Proactive surveillance of early warning scores – promoting safety and timely intervention.

·         Carry out advanced physical assessment  to detect early warning signs of severe illness

·         Help prioritise care and plan next steps

·         Provide leadership during emergencies

·         Train ward staff on recognising and managing deterioration

·         Listen to concerns raised by families, staff and patients  - including Martha’s Rule

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.  

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.  

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.  

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

 

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • RGN** ENB100/249/254/A13/148** Educated to degree level** ENB870/998** [** or equivalent]
Desirable criteria
  • Intravenous accreditation ALS**

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Minimum of 3 years Critical Care Experience Minimum of 2 year post specialist course
Desirable criteria
  • 6 months general ward management experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Up to date knowledge of clinical speciality and evidence based practice
  • Knowledge of current NHS, professional and educational issues
  • Understanding of current educational

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrated excellence in clinical care
  • Able to care for level 3 patients outside critical care
  • Productive and effective team member
  • Demonstrate leadership
  • Effective communicator
  • Effective teacher
  • Able to solve problems
  • Uses initiative and prioritises workload effectively
  • Compassionate and caring nurse
  • Able to safeguard vulnerable Adults professional manner
  • Ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner

Other

Essential criteria
  • Role Model Mentors others as required Identifies own and others learning needs and addresses these appropriately
Desirable criteria
  • Uses emotional intelligence
  • Utilises critical thinking
  • Acts as a patient/relative advocate as necessary
  • Advanced oral and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of professional and political issues in healthcare
  • Working knowledge of change management

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Green@Barts HealthNHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Pregnancy Loss PledgeDisability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Carlton da Costa
Job title
Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02073638421
Additional information

To organise a informal visit, please contact Carlton da Costa at [email protected]