Critical Care Outreach Practitioner
The closing date is 01 May 2026.
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated member of critical care staff to join the Critical Care Outreach Team at South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust.
The post holder will deliver a nurse‑led critical care outreach service to support and improve services for level 1 and level 2 patients on the ward, who are at risk of deteriorating.
They will provide highly specialised interventions and support with appropriate physical assessment, observation and treatment of acutely/critically ill patients. They will contribute to the developments of the CCOT service and education throughout the Trust when required.
Key Requirements: Critical Care nurse with significant band 6 critical care experience.
Hours per week: 24 hours per week. Must be able to work day and night duty including public holidays and weekends.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to provide high quality nursing care to patients at ward level and within critical care throughout the Trust. They will be required to support and improve services for patients at risk of deterioration, and those who may need escalation to a higher level of care. The post holder will be required to provide highly specialised interventions and support with the appropriate physical assessment, observation and treatment for acutely unwell patients, and support those stepping down from a higher level of care. The post holder must have significant critical care experience at a senior level.
The CCOT service provides 24/7 cover to both Sunderland and South Tyneside sites, so rotation is required. The post also requires the applicant to be able to work a range of shifts including night duties, weekends and bank holidays.
Job responsibilities
* To coordinate the delivery and development of the Critical Care Outreach service through the use of effective evidence-based practice in line with agreed national standards for patient safety and monitoring.
* To support and improve services for level 1 patients on the ward at risk of deterioration, and in need of level 2 or level 3 care.
* To provide an integrated Trust-wide approach to Critical Care with the provision of the service outside the boundary of the ICCU.
* To enable timely discharges from ICCU by supporting the continuing recovery and rehabilitation of patients transferred to the ward.
* To provide highly specialised interventions and support with appropriate physical assessment, observation and treatment for acutely/critically ill patients on the ward.
* To be accountable for the planning and delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient care in relation to dedicated pathways of care, working as an autonomous practitioner.
* To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework.
* To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code of Conduct.
* To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources.
* To provide education and training to clinical staff across the Trust.
* To provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area.
* To represent the service nationwide.
* To play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for the specialist area are met.
* To undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist area.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse.
* Degree in nursing studies or other relevant clinical degree (UK equivalent).
* Mentorship certificate / Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
* History Taking / Clinical skills accreditation.
* Completion of the National Competency Framework for Registered Nurses in Adult Critical Care Steps 1, 2 & 3 or equivalent.
* Post‑Qualification Critical Care Course which meets the requirements of the National Standards for Adult Critical Care Nurse Education.
* Leadership and Management course.
* Non‑medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
Experience
* Experience of care delivery.
* Significant band 6 experience of working in Critical Care.
* Experience of leading a team/supervising junior staff.
* Evidence of innovation in practice.
* Evidence of practice development.
* Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients.
* Clinical teaching experience.
* Experience of working within the Critical Care Outreach Team.
Skills and Knowledge
* Awareness of national health and social care policy.
* Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
* Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
* Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
* Able to work without supervision.
* Competent in the use of IT packages (Meditech, V6, MS Office).
* Evidence of competency in relation to clinical practices appropriate to the post.
* ALS course.
Physical Skills
* Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
* Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
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.
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata for part time
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