Job summary
With my team, I am developing my workforce to create an innovative and fit for the future team and I am delighted to be able to recruit a cross site professional lead for Advanced Critical Care Practitioners to join me and the existing Critical Care team. From 1st February 2021, Guy's and St Thomas' became one of the largest Trusts in England spanning four acute hospitals and community services as it merged with Royal Brompton and Harefield. The post provides an opportunity for an exceptional individual to work with the rest of the Senior Nursing and Medical Teams to develop new ACCPs, build on the established education program for these roles as well as working clinically and leading on Research. In this role there is capacity for this individual to be innovative in delivering substantial developments to the Critical Care workforce. We are looking for a talented, passionate and experienced leader who can demonstrate strong clinical and strategic leadership skills with the ability to communicate effectively across multi-professional boundaries as well as create an enviable culture of caring and compassion. I would welcome an informal discussion with anyone interested in this opportunity. Closing date: 31st March at midnight. For further details / informal visits contact: Contact name Heather Winteridge heather.winteridge@gstt.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
1. To be an expert practitioner in all aspects, extending scope of practice and developing an advanced level of professional autonomy and accountability in the provision of such care.
2. To work clinically as a senior ACCP.
3. To be responsible for leading, coordinating and developing a high quality advanced critical care practice service across the Trust.
4. To work in partnership with the other areas in the Trust in order to develop a strategic approach for the provision of services.
5. In line with the Trust's commitment to Clinical Governance, will develop, lead and implement standards for clinical audit and evaluate clinical effectiveness.
6. To work in collaboration with academic institutions to lead on education, research and practice.
7. To lead on developments and innovations between the Trust and relevant external agencies, locally, nationally and internationally.
8. To contribute to the Trust's nursing and allied health professional agenda.
9. To promote Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital Foundation Trust as national leaders in speciality.
10. To promote the development of Guy's & St Thomas' Foundation Trust as an international centre of excellence.
11. To have a leading role in the development of multi-professional research.
12. To evolve the role of ACCP Professional Lead and ACCP Service, proposing and negotiating extension of practice as efficiency and effectiveness requires.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Date posted: 19 March 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8c
Salary: £82,462 to £93,773 a year pa inc. H.C.A.
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 196-SMT1699
Job locations: St Thomas' Hospital, London, SE1 7AH
Job responsibilities
Managerially Accountable to: Head of Nursing
Professionally Accountable to: Clinical Director
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education Essential
* Educated to PhD level or working towards
* Leadership Qualification
* Critical Care Qualification
* Qualified and Registered ACCP with at least 3 years post qualification experience
Experience Essential
* Previous leadership experience in critical care
* Previous success in leading and delivering change
* Highly developed communication skills
* Previous experience in workforce management
* Previous experience in project management
Skills Essential
* Previous staff management
* Skills to assess, manage and monitor budgets and financial information
* Evidence of strong leadership skills
* Evidence of ability to lead and complete project
* Evidence of advanced critical care skills
Desirable
* Experience of working in an ACCP role
* Education Qualification
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer name: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address: St Thomas' Hospital, London, SE1 7AH
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