Job summary
Employer heading
Clinical Nurse for Critical Care
Band 7
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Clinical band 7 in the Critical Care at The Shrewsbury and Telford NHS trust, based on at the Shrewsbury site, but the ability to work cross site is essential.
The post holder will function as an expert clinical practitioner within their designated clinical area. To deliver direct patient care whilst managing, leading, co ordinating and overseeing nursing practice. The Clinical band 7 Nurse in Charge has responsibility for the management of Critical Care during their rostered shift.
This includes assessment of care needs, the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards. To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of all resources required to deliver optimum quality care to their client group.
The post holder will act as a professional role model being responsible for ensuring the high standards of nursing care / activities during their span of duty through directly supporting and leading on clinical practice
This role requires the post holder will work flexibly to meet the needs of the service covering 365 days and nights per year and the ability to work cross site is essential.
The post holder will liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team and facilitate a collaborative approach to patient care.
You will support the Matron, Centre and division in ensuring the unit is compliant with National Intensive Care standards to provide safe and effective care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for their ward/ department, effectively leading, motivating, supervising, and directing staff to ensure that time and resources are managed through effective teamwork.
They will ensure that staff have a clear understanding of their duties and responsibilities and of the standards of performance and conduct expected of them throughout the 24hour period.
To deputise for the Ward Manager and the Band 7 team as necessary.
Tohe post holder will work with the Ward Manager and the Band 7 team to ensure that an appropriate managerial and professional infrastructure is in place to support the delivery of services and functional requirements within their ward/ department which are in line with corporate objectives.
They will be responsible for agreed aspects of clinical management. providing the Ward Manager and Matron with assurances
Development of others is a fundamental role of a clinical band 7 nurse in charge
Lead and participate on educational programmes within the critical care and the wider trust
Working for our organisation
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust can offer you great career prospects. Situated in one of the most attractive parts of the country with dramatic countryside and bustling towns we have state of the art facilities, supportive friendly teams and excellent professional development opportunities
You will be at the forefront of developing the service for the future needs of the trust.
The critical care units are across both Shrewsbury and Telford sites, which is a short 20-minute journey between both. Where you will experience a wide range of specialities. At Shrewsbury there is predominately surgical and medical patients and at Telford you will experience medical, head and neck and maternity.
Both teams work closely with the critical care doctors, nurses and MDT
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- RGN
- Relevant experience at Band 6 on Critical Care
- Critical Care course
- Mentorship course
Desirable criteria
- Management course or equivalent experience
- Leadership qualification
Essential
Essential criteria
- Able to use Sema, PSAG
Essential
Essential criteria
- Experience of leading a team
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of participating in a change process
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jane Davies
- Job title
- Matron for Critical Care, CCOT and Pain Service
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07541770745
- Additional information
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
- Telephone
- 01743 492402
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