Job Overview An exciting opportunity to join our Critical Care Outreach Team. Critical Care Outreach provides cover over 24 hours, 7 days a week. The role offers a rewarding acute experience in the management of the acutely ill and deteriorating patient in the ward environment. We are looking for an applicant with Critical Care nursing experience who has an interest in critical care outreach /acute illness management. Main duties of the job The role will involve direct patient care, supporting staff on the wards with both patient management and education in identifying the deteriorating patient, collection of audits to support the Trust implementation of NICE recommendations for acute illness management and monitoring/implementation of the National Early Warning Score (2) within electronic observations (Eobs). As well as all these functions, there will be a technical requirement to support data collection that allows Trust performance to be monitored and relate directly to outcomes. Successful candidates will need to be enthusiastic about Outreach, assertive as a clinician with a pro-active approach and a high level of skill in assessment, identification and management of acute illness management and critical care outside of the walls of critical care. The individuals will need to be appropriately confident, be able to work in a challenging environment with a high level of autonomy. The shifts will be based on 12 hours, covering days and nights with some weekend working which requires a flexible approach to rostering. Working for our organisation At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centered care we pride ourselves on. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger. A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool! We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Educated to Degree level or equivalent Has undertaken a Critical Care Module Desirable criteria Has undertaken PACR/PADRAP course Step 1-3 completed Skills Essential criteria Band 5 experience 2 years or more Additional significant experience within critical care setting. Desirable criteria Recent Band 6 experience in critical care ILS/ALS/PILS Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK 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 Critical Care Outreach Sister Job Description (PDF, 528.3KB) Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB) Further details / informal visits contact Name Rebecca Blaylock De Oliveira Job title Critical Care Outreach Sister Email address r.blaylockdeoliveira@nhs.net Telephone number 01225826617 Additional information Alternative number is: 01225 825707 If you would like an informal visit please contact the team to arrange a visit.