Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse- Critical Care Outreach
| Posting date: | 20 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2025 |
| Location: | York, YO31 8HE |
| Company: | York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7193207/419-7193207-DCN-SY |
Summary
A Vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We are excited to be advertising a new Band 6 post to work in the Critical Care Outreach Team based at York Teaching Hospital, with occasional cross site cover. Our team deliver a high standard of individualised care to deteriorating and acutely ill patients throughout the hospital 24 hours a day, working closely with the Intensive Care Team and associated multi-disciplinary teams.
To enhance this delivery of care, weco-ordinatebleep filtering both at nights and weekends.This isintegral to the Band 6 CCOT posts. Applicants should be highly motivated and able to demonstrate leadership and advanced communication skills. This will be a challenging but highly rewarding role, providing opportunity to work within a team of highly skilled and experienced nurses.
Delivering formal and informal education is an integral part of the role and successful applicants will take an active part in education around the management of deteriorating patients.
Induction and ongoing training will be provided to ensure competency and safety. The successful applicant will also be involved in service development, improvement and audit.
We look forward to receiving your application!
• Deliver and maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust guidelines and policies.
• Work within frequently challenging clinical environments with high levels of physical and mental effort.
• Have knowledge of pathophysiology, anatomy and physiology in order to assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment of the deteriorating adult.
• Demonstrate clinical competence and confidence in caring for the
deteriorating/acutely ill adult, utilising critical care skills and knowledge in a variety of clinical settings without supervision as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide rapid response and support for patients identified by the National Early Warning Score (NEWS).
• Undertake a systematic patient assessment based on history taking and clinical examination and implement a management/treatment plan.
• Participate in providing direct patient care and support at the bedside until the patient is stabilised or transferred to an area with a higher level of care.
• Participate in initiating of therapeutic interventions for example to manage haemodynamic and respiratory instability.
• Refer to other members of the MDT and other specialties as appropriate.
• Participate in the transfer of critically ill patients to an appropriate environment
• Prescribe and administer a range of drugs by patient group directives.
• Accurately request pathology investigations and participate in clinical decisions based upon results
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension fordependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• Agenerous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)to support with relocation expensesfor hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
• A variety ofdifferent typesof paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Workscheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityourapplication at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications fromeveryone,while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Jun 2025
We are excited to be advertising a new Band 6 post to work in the Critical Care Outreach Team based at York Teaching Hospital, with occasional cross site cover. Our team deliver a high standard of individualised care to deteriorating and acutely ill patients throughout the hospital 24 hours a day, working closely with the Intensive Care Team and associated multi-disciplinary teams.
To enhance this delivery of care, weco-ordinatebleep filtering both at nights and weekends.This isintegral to the Band 6 CCOT posts. Applicants should be highly motivated and able to demonstrate leadership and advanced communication skills. This will be a challenging but highly rewarding role, providing opportunity to work within a team of highly skilled and experienced nurses.
Delivering formal and informal education is an integral part of the role and successful applicants will take an active part in education around the management of deteriorating patients.
Induction and ongoing training will be provided to ensure competency and safety. The successful applicant will also be involved in service development, improvement and audit.
We look forward to receiving your application!
• Deliver and maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust guidelines and policies.
• Work within frequently challenging clinical environments with high levels of physical and mental effort.
• Have knowledge of pathophysiology, anatomy and physiology in order to assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment of the deteriorating adult.
• Demonstrate clinical competence and confidence in caring for the
deteriorating/acutely ill adult, utilising critical care skills and knowledge in a variety of clinical settings without supervision as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide rapid response and support for patients identified by the National Early Warning Score (NEWS).
• Undertake a systematic patient assessment based on history taking and clinical examination and implement a management/treatment plan.
• Participate in providing direct patient care and support at the bedside until the patient is stabilised or transferred to an area with a higher level of care.
• Participate in initiating of therapeutic interventions for example to manage haemodynamic and respiratory instability.
• Refer to other members of the MDT and other specialties as appropriate.
• Participate in the transfer of critically ill patients to an appropriate environment
• Prescribe and administer a range of drugs by patient group directives.
• Accurately request pathology investigations and participate in clinical decisions based upon results
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension fordependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• Agenerous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)to support with relocation expensesfor hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
• A variety ofdifferent typesof paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Workscheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityourapplication at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications fromeveryone,while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Jun 2025
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