Critical Care Outreach Practitioner
17 days ago
Shrewsbury
Job overviewWe are looking to recruit a Critical Care Outreach Practitioner (CCOP) to join our existing Critical Care Outreach Team (CCOT) at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust - we have full time and part time positions available.This is an exciting time to join the team as we redevelop and relaunch the service and work towards establishing and embedding a 24/7 Critical Care Outreach service Trust wide. We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic, driven individual who is passionate about making a difference to the care of the acutely unwell and deteriorating patients. Our CCOT is a proactive service that provides early recognition, assessment, and management of the deteriorating patient Trust wide. As a CCOP, you are responsible for delivering patient-focused programmes of care, which address the complex and changing health and wellbeing needs of the deteriorating and critically ill patients throughout the Trust.Providing autonomous specialist advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to the acutely ill, deteriorating patients and their relatives/carers in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.Assisting and facilitating timely admission to the critical care area and involve the appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team in the decision-making process when determining escalation plans to prevent further deterioration.Main duties of the jobThe Critical Care Outreach Practitioner will work autonomously within all specialities across The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust and provide expert clinical practice and leadership on a 24-hour shift rotation that covers 365 days per year including bank holidays, providing expert care and intervention for the acutely ill, deteriorating and critically unwell ward patients across the Trust. Perform comprehensive patient assessments based on history taking and physical examination of the acutely unwell adult patients to arrive at a differential diagnosis. Undertake appropriate investigations and initiate, evaluate, and modify a range of interventions to prevent patient deterioration. Assist and facilitate in the timely admission to the critical care area and involve the appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team in the decision-making process when determining escalation plans to prevent further deterioration or inappropriate interventions. Respond to cardio-respiratory arrest and medical emergency calls with the skills to lead in emergency situations. Debrief teams if required and assist in the appropriate aftercare of the patient. Enable timely discharges for patients from the Critical Care Unit by supporting their continuing recovery and rehabilitation within the ward environment. Act as an independent non-medical prescriber. Working for our organisationThe 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 Outreach Team work across both Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital sites, which is a short 20-minute journey between both sites. Where you will experience a wide range of specialities. At The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital there is predominately surgical and medical patients and at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford you will experience medical, head and neck and maternity.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesFor full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteria- Registered General Nurse (active NMC Registration)- Critical Care Course (HEE 6/7)- Physical/Health Assessment Course (HEE 6/7)- Independent Non-Medical prescriber (Nurse Independent Prescriber) (HEE 7)- Advanced Life Support ProviderDesirable criteria- Teaching in Healthcare/Clinical Education/Medical Education- Leadership ProgrammeKnowledge, Behaviours, and ExperienceEssential criteria- Proven experience and expertise of working within Critical Care Outreach or equivalent service- High level clinical skills and knowledge.- Experience of autonomous decision making.- Knowledge of role and responsibilities of post.- Experience of management of deteriorating patients and acutely unwell patients.- Detailed experience of leadership, management and service development.- Involvement in Nursing audit and research.- Experience in teaching, assessing, and mentoring within the multidisciplinary team.SkillsEssential criteria- Ability to work and communicated effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting inside and outside the Trust.- Evidence of effective adaptable communication skills including verbal, non-verbal and written.- Ability to document in a comprehensive and contemporaneous manner.- Ability to facilitate and support learning in practice.- Able to manage own time, work alone and practise autonomously.- Ability to work under pressure, manage workload and priorities appropriately.Specific Job RequirementsEssential criteria- Time management skills with an ability to act on own initiative and be both self-directed and motivated in the work environment.- Ability to lead a team through change.- Familiarity with computer software, Microsoft Office, Sema, Healthroster, Pas skills.Desirable criteria- IRMER Course- Arterial Blood Gas sampling & interpretation.- Care and management of central vascular access devices.- Venepuncture and cannulation.- Tracheostomy Care.- Intra-osseous device insertion and management.- Chest drain management.Personal QualitiesEssential criteria- Awareness of professional and personal limitations.- Ability to self-reflect.- Upholds Trust Values.- Positive attitude to change that inspires confidence in people.- Act as a positive role model.- Ability to provide clear feedback.- Embraces teamwork.- Flexible and adaptable in approach to meet service needs.- Demonstrate dexterity, coordination, and accuracy in the safe use of specialised equipment.By submitting your application to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems. This is to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation.If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.If you require the application form in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01743 492402.In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised. We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination.Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.