Job summary
THEATRES, CRITICAL CARE, ANAESTHETICS & PAIN DIRECTORATE BAND 7 CLINICAL LEAD NURSE - CRITICAL CARE
PERMANENT (36 hours)
We are excited to invite applications from dynamic, forward-thinking Critical Care practitioners who are passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and driving service improvement.
As a key member of our senior team, the successful candidate will bring substantial experience in an adult Critical Care environment and hold a recognised postgraduate qualification in Critical Care. We are looking for someone with the confidence to lead, the curiosity to innovate, and the motivation to influence positive change.
If you have a proactive approach,a track recordof service development, and a genuine commitment to shaping the future of Critical Care at The Dudley Group, we would love to hear from you.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to contribute to the ongoing development of a high-performing, patient-centred service and to take the next inspiring step in their leadership journey.
Main duties of the job
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Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to plan, implement and evaluate patient care, liaising with relevant disciplines and external agencies asrequired.
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Ensure delivery of holistic, individualised care that recognises the needs of patients and their families.
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Lead the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of patient care and rehabilitation programmes, in line with the NMC Code and Trust policies.
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Monitor the standards of care delivered to Critical Care patients throughout their Critical Care journey.
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Identifyand implement opportunities for improvement through research, evidence-basedpracticeand quality initiatives.
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Evaluate the impact of practice changes on patient care and service delivery.
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Ensure safe andappropriate useand security of all equipment within Critical Care.
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Provide a visible point of contact and support for staff,patientsand relatives.
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Ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care, and that information is shared appropriately to support informed decision-making.
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Promote and uphold equality, diversity and inclusion for patients,relativesand staff.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- First level registration
- Post Graduate Academic Award in Critical Care
- Evidence of Leadership/Management
- Recognised course in teaching & assessing
Desirable
- Evidence of working towards or completion of CCN4 competencies
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working in Critical Care
- Demonstrable leadership experience within a critical care setting
- Experience contributing to service development, quality improvement or change management
- Experience supporting the development of others (e.g., supervision, preceptorship, teaching)
Knowledge & Training
Essential
- Demonstrates strong clinical credibility
- Proven ability to teach, assess and share specialist knowledge
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and supporting of others.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent written, verbal and digital communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, patients and families
- Ability to manage sensitive and complex conversations with professionalism and empathy
- Proven ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse clinical situations, apply evidence and make sound judgements under pressure
- Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy in clinical documentation, audit and reporting.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of risk, resource and performance management systems
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Care for any critically ill patient without supervision
- Ability to plan & organise workload
- Supervise & assess others
- Maintain accurate data, records, information & reporting
Management Skills
Essential
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence, motivate and support others
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
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Russell's Hall Hospital
Pensnett Road
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
United Kingdom
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