Senior Sister/Charge Nurse - Critical Care Outreach

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the 'Candidate Essentials Guide' that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how 'we care for you as you care for others'. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We're looking forward to hearing from you!

Person specification

Qualification

Essential criteria

• Registered nurse with current registration.
• Educated to degree level in relevant subject.
• Post registration critical care qualification ENB 100 or equivalent.

Desirable criteria

• Clinical examination qualification
• Appropriate teaching qualification (prep for mentorship, 998)
• Possession of, or working towards MSc in Clinical Practice
• Non-medical Prescribing course

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant post qualification experience within Critical Care at Band 6 or above
• Extensive Clinical Knowledge in the management and care of the acutely ill patient
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• Evidence and experience of teaching and mentoring staff.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of involvement in Clinical Audit
• Teaching and counselling skills

Skill

Essential criteria

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Participate and promote multi- professional patient care
• Continually update and develop the appropriate skills necessary for the delivery of care
• Evidence of Strong Leadership skills.
• Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure

Desirable criteria

• ILS or ALS

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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

• Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 328.4KB)
• Functional Requirements Form (PDF, 920.2KB)
• Candidate Essential Guide Non Medical (PDF, 882.5KB)