Job summary
The practitioner will assist in the utilisation of an early warning scoring system and respond to requests to provide a specialised assessment of patients who are deemed to be at risk of developing critical illness.
The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner, continually developing a highly specialised knowledge base and clinical assessment skills, working within agreed protocols, as part of a multi‑professional team, supporting staff in the management of patients identified as at risk of clinical deterioration.
They will liaise with medical colleagues to assess, implement, and modify treatment, or to facilitate timely admission to the critical care area.
Patients in critical care will be assessed prior to discharge to general wards, and appropriate guidance and support provided to the multi‑disciplinary team.
The post holder will also play a key role in the delivery and development of formal and informal education to the members of the multi‑disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
• Undertake specialised clinical assessments of patients at risk of clinical deterioration referred by the multi‑disciplinary team.
• Support staff in managing patients at risk, utilising critical care knowledge and evidence‑based practice, providing specialist advice and support for individuals or the multi‑disciplinary team caring for patients at levels 1‑3.
• Liaise with medical colleagues to assess, implement, and modify treatment, or facilitate timely admission to critical care.
• Assess patients in critical care prior to discharge to wards and give appropriate guidance to the multi‑disciplinary team.
• Maintain high standards of care for acutely ill patients.
• Respond to spontaneous requests for specialist advice, support and guidance.
• Facilitate the timely admission of patients to the critical care areas, coordinating team members to ensure a safe transfer.
• Take responsibility for holding the critical care bleep and respond to emergency calls from wards regarding critically ill patients.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will perform duties as outlined above, including specialised assessments, clinical decision support, and education delivery to the multi‑disciplinary team.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust, we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values – care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer a role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means more challenge and opportunities for career development. We offer a competitive benefits package, including a generous annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities.
Person Specification
* Registration with the NMC (current PIN)
* Post‑basic qualification to a minimum degree level or equivalent experience
* Post‑basic qualification in Critical Care / Acute Respiratory Care
* Recognised teaching qualification
* ILS/ALS (Resuscitation Council UK) provider
* Sizable Band 6 or senior Band 5 post‑registration experience in a high‑care speciality
* Demonstrate an understanding of the NMC Code of Conduct
* Highly motivated, able to work in a challenging environment, effective change agent
* Professionally motivated and demonstrates professionalism
* Willingness to undertake further relevant study as required for the post
* IT literate
* Collaborative with other disciplines and departments
* Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
* Knowledge of political and professional issues affecting intensive care service delivery
* Organisational skills
* Independent or team working ability
* Knowledge of audit and research experience
* Understanding of HR policies and procedures, including staff recruitment and selection
* Understanding of the broader local and national healthcare context
* Desirable: Non‑medical prescribing course
* Clinical skills and assessment course
* Current ALS provider, or willingness to undertake the course
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any prior convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applicants needing skilled worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Further information: UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance to the UK must 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found on Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further information: NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Oldham Critical Care Unit, Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL1 2JH
Website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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