Job Description

The potholder will be responsible for the provision of the delivery and evaluation of highly skilled individualised care to all patients whilst supporting and guiding junior staff. He / she will actively support senior colleagues and take charge of the Unit in the absence of a clinical Band 7 and will promote the role of Band 6 within critical care. The post holder will develop and maintain expert practitioner skills in the critical care environment in which excellence in clinical care flourishes. They will practice nursing within a clinical governance framework to create an environment in which excellence in clinical care flourishes.The post holder should hold full NMC registration and have previous experience working in UK critical CareMain duties of the jobAct as Team leader within the Post-Operative Critical Care Unit (POCCU) and Intensive Care Unit (ITU) on a shift basisProvide leadership to service improvement cluster group you are allocated toTo supervise and instruct junior colleagues and be a resource for them in the clinical area.In conjunction with other senior staff maintain an efficient communication system which will ensure dissemination of information to all staff and give them the opportunity to put forward ideas and suggestions for improvements in patient care.To act as an effective role model and resource / advisor to colleagues in the delivery of nursing care.Demonstrates effective management and organisational skillsAbout usAs the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aorticOur reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoqDate posted16 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salaryxc2xa337,338 to xc2xa344,962 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number410-CLIN-7151012Job locationsLiverpool heart and chest hospitalThomas driveLiverpoolL14 5PEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAct as Team leader within the Post-Operative Critical Care Unit (POCCU) and Intensive Care Unit (ITU) on a shift basisProvide support to the Band 7 Group Leader in the management and development of staffThe post holder works unsupervised with the abilityto care for all Level 2/3 critical care patientsIn conjunction with clinical leads assist in ensuring that agreed patient management plans and standards of care are implemented, evaluated, and adhered to, thus providing high standards of care at all timesTo supervise and instruct junior colleagues and be a resource for them in the clinical areaTo act as an effective role model and resource / advisor to colleagues in the delivery of nursing care.Promotes and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients in line with the Trusts Risk Management Strategy and Policies.Maintain a personal development plan and assist in the formulation and updating of personal development plans of junior colleagues.Assist the lead in clinical lead in quality and risk management for critical care in audits and the development and implementation of action plans. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAct as Team leader within the Post-Operative Critical Care Unit (POCCU) and Intensive Care Unit (ITU) on a shift basisProvide support to the Band 7 Group Leader in the management and development of staffThe post holder works unsupervised with the abilityto care for all Level 2/3 critical care patientsIn conjunction with clinical leads assist in ensuring that agreed patient management plans and standards of care are implemented, evaluated, and adhered to, thus providing high standards of care at all timesTo supervise and instruct junior colleagues and be a resource for them in the clinical areaTo act as an effective role model and resource / advisor to colleagues in the delivery of nursing care.Promotes and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients in line with the Trusts Risk Management Strategy and Policies.Maintain a personal development plan and assist in the formulation and updating of personal development plans of junior colleagues.Assist the lead in clinical lead in quality and risk management for critical care in audits and the development and implementation of action plans.Person SpecificationQualifications and EducationEssential

• RGN
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing ( Degree
• Post graduate Critical Care certificate.
• Teaching or Mentorship qualification or equivalent
• ILS provider
• Completion of Step 1 2 & 3 Critical Care Competencies
• full NMC registration

Desirable

• Msc in Clinical Practice
• ALS Provider

Knowledge & ExperienceEssential

• Demonstrable Critical Care experience
• Development Band 6 Experience
• Participated in service development and implementation of change
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
• Ability to communicate unpleasant and sensitive information
• Able to manage own workload, co-ordinate the work of others and work with minimal supervision
• Assertive
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
• Basic knowledge of financial management within a clinical setting
• Participation in staff management
• Knowledge of professional and NHS issues

Desirable

• Experience of working in both an Intensive Care and Cardiothoracic Setting
• Experience in leading and managing change.

Skills & AbilitiesEssential

• Ability to communicate unpleasant and sensitive information
• Able to present written information in a logical manner.
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to undertake audit and research.

Values & BehavioursEssential

• Excellent
• Compassionate
• Safe

Person SpecificationQualifications and EducationEssential

• RGN
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing ( Degree
• Post graduate Critical Care certificate.
• Teaching or Mentorship qualification or equivalent
• ILS provider
• Completion of Step 1 2 & 3 Critical Care Competencies
• full NMC registration

Desirable

• Msc in Clinical Practice
• ALS Provider

Knowledge & ExperienceEssential

• Demonstrable Critical Care experience
• Development Band 6 Experience
• Participated in service development and implementation of change
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
• Ability to communicate unpleasant and sensitive information
• Able to manage own workload, co-ordinate the work of others and work with minimal supervision
• Assertive
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
• Basic knowledge of financial management within a clinical setting
• Participation in staff management
• Knowledge of professional and NHS issues

Desirable

• Experience of working in both an Intensive Care and Cardiothoracic Setting
• Experience in leading and managing change.

Skills & AbilitiesEssential

• Ability to communicate unpleasant and sensitive information
• Able to present written information in a logical manner.
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to undertake audit and research.

Values & BehavioursEssential

• Excellent
• Compassionate
• Safe

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