Our adult Critical care service provides an integrated level 1, 2, and 3 Critical Care service with 6 level 3 and 4 Level 2 Critical care beds in a purpose built unit and 24/7 level 1 service.

The role requires taking charge of the unit, supervising clinical care, managing a group of team members. The post holder will assist the Critical Care Matron with the continuing responsibility for Critical Care services, to ensure the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care is of a high standard. Also providing leadership, role modelling good professional practice and behaviour and maintaining safe environment. The post holder is also required to supervise staff of Band 5 and below and teach other nursing and non-nursing staff. Also contribute to service development and lead on specific roles assigned.

After a minimum of 6 months experience in the department the post holder will be expected to develop into the critical care outreach role and undertake the required course.

We are looking for a reliable, motivated, approachable and enthusiastic Team Leader for Critical Care Complex.

This is a challenging position in a fast moving environment, must have substantial experience in critical care setting, have excellent communication skills and ability to work as a part of multi professional team managing a wide range of complex problems and sometimes conflicting priorities.

Main duties of the job

To provide skilled nursing care. To demonstrate a high standard of practice in assessing, implementing and evaluating patient care, including analysis and interpretation to facilitate decision making skills.

Act as a Team Leader, support and supervise the further development of nurses and nursing practice in critical care

To ensure that care is delivered as per Trust and critical care policies, is aware of changes as they occur and partakes in the addressing of changes.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A& E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To participate in the Clinical Competencies, including assessment of staff as applicable after appropriate training.

To ensure that custody, administration and recording of drugs are in accordance with Trust Policy and NMC guidelines.

To inform the Critical Care Matron of any matters affecting the professional standard of patient care.

To adhere to the guidelines within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

To be responsible for the accurate documentation of clinical data and all data related to the daily management of the Critical Care

To supervise the professional work of nursing staff (Band 6 and below).

To support other team members in their professional work, to be able to adapt and deal with swiftly changing circumstances.

To be aware of current issues and policies within the Trust and critical care and ensure these are maintained.

To assist the Critical Care Matron with the cost-effective use of resources in patient care delivery.

To ensure staffing levels are adequate and organise cover if required appropriately and cost effectively.

To ensure clear and concise documentation of all patients property and valuables according to hospital policy

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC)
• Diploma / Degree in Critical Care essential 60 credits total
• Evidence of recent Continuous Professional Development.

Desirable

• Outreach course

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a Critical Care environment.
• Leadership potential
• Skills in mentoring, supervision of colleagues.
• Management experience
• Ability to lead projects and new developments.
• Works well within a team

Desirable

• Have some Financial/ Budgetary awareness.
• Some experience in resource Management
• Some experience related to performance review process
• Experience of managing and motivating a team

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of GPICS standard
• Able to use IT systems including Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• NHS IT systems

personal skills

Essential

• problem solving skills
• flexiblility to meet demands of the role
• able to improve performance

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital South Wing, Critical care Complex

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

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