Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic senior nurse with a wealth of experience working within an acute or critical care environment to provide strong leadership within the Critical Care Directorate Team at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. Our ICU comprises of up to 10 beds, allowing flexible use for level 3 and level 2 care. We serve a diverse rural and semi-rural population and provide a service for the acutely unwell, high dependency general medical and surgical patients (both elective and acute). We would like a committed and forward thinking individual who will have an in-depth knowledge of the delivery of safe, high quality healthcare within the critical care environment; supporting and driving quality improvements and leading on the deteriorating patient agenda. You will work closely with operational colleagues and will be visible and accessible, acting as a role model, providing inspirational leadership and professional nursing to the Intensive Care Unit, Critical Care Outreach Team and to the wider in-patient services. You will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective use of resources in delivering high quality patient centred care and you will support frontline staff in order to drive forwards the professional nursing agenda. You will have excellent communication skills and ability to demonstrate effective management skills. Main duties of the job The post holder is responsible for the delivery of evidence-based clinical standards, ensuring high quality care, and providing effective leadership and management of all nursing staff within the Critical Care Service including the ICU and CCOT. They will work as part of a clinical leadership team consisting of clinical directors, patient service managers and matron colleagues. The post holder is responsible to a DDON and will work closely with senior nurses, nurses, and colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team in order to deliver and develop high quality, safe clinical services within budget. Under the leadership of the DDON the post holder will contribute to the delivery of key national targets in accordance with the Trust's performance management framework. The post holder will be highly visible in their clinical areas to lead the development of clinical standards and nursing practice, new nursing roles and advanced practice in line with the delivery and redesign of critical care and hospital services. In pursuing these duties, the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution and be familiar with the Critical Care Standards (GPICS2/DO5) and NHS England Guidance 'Understanding the new NHS' About us We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including: Cycle to Work Travel Scheme Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice Onsite Nursery Buying and Selling Annual Leave Car Leasing Employee Assistance Programme Employee Health and Wellbeing Extensive Reward Scheme Counselling Service Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network. Our values: We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are: Committed to Quality of Care Compassion Working together for patients Improving Lives Everyone Counts Respect and Dignity Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more. Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year pro rata per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 423-6730037 Job locations Airedale General Hospital Skipton Road Keighley BD20 6TD Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person spec for further details or contact the Divisional Director of Nursing for Surgery and Diagnostics if you would like to discuss further. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person spec for further details or contact the Divisional Director of Nursing for Surgery and Diagnostics if you would like to discuss further. Person Specification Qualifications and Professional training Essential Registered Nurse post registration qualification in Critical Care Nursing or equiv postgraduate qualification in leadership Evidence of recent continuing professional development Teaching and accessing ENB 998 or equiv1 Desirable Hold or be working towards a masters degree in a nursing leadership or related subject ALS ALERT IV drug cannulation and venapuncture Experience and Acheivments Essential Experience of managing staff Recent experience of working at band 7 leadership of clinical governance and patient safety Achievement of high quality patient care through evidence based practice Management of change Management of finances within a budget, including delivery of cost improvements Desirable Experience of managing a ward/service and a group of staff Service redesign role design Reasonable experience of working within an acute/critical care environment Disposition, Qualities and Values Essential Action orientated Ensures accountability and control Achieves through co-operation Communicates shared values and organisational objectives Inquiry and learning orientated Fosters pride and belief in self, team and organisation Commitment to high level performance at individual and team levels in delivery of Trust Performance framework Commitment to patient and public user involvement Evidence of dynamic and proactive commitment to improving patient experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Essential Highly developed written communication skills Highly developed verbal communication skills Evidence of analytical and problem solving skills Evidence of providing motivational, professional leadership and highly developed interpersonal skills Understanding of service area, specific DH and NHS policy, GPICS2, DO5, initiatives, national service framework etc., in delivering patient centred care. Evidence of persuasion and negotiation skills Able to communicate effectively with, listen to and motivate, stakeholders and staff at all levels Evidence of ability to combine strategic direction with operational delivery Desirable Skilled trainer, mentor, supervisor or coach Understanding of wide ranging DH and NHS policy, Initiatives, national service framework etc in delivering patient centred care Person Specification Qualifications and Professional training Essential Registered Nurse post registration qualification in Critical Care Nursing or equiv postgraduate qualification in leadership Evidence of recent continuing professional development Teaching and accessing ENB 998 or equiv1 Desirable Hold or be working towards a masters degree in a nursing leadership or related subject ALS ALERT IV drug cannulation and venapuncture Experience and Acheivments Essential Experience of managing staff Recent experience of working at band 7 leadership of clinical governance and patient safety Achievement of high quality patient care through evidence based practice Management of change Management of finances within a budget, including delivery of cost improvements Desirable Experience of managing a ward/service and a group of staff Service redesign role design Reasonable experience of working within an acute/critical care environment Disposition, Qualities and Values Essential Action orientated Ensures accountability and control Achieves through co-operation Communicates shared values and organisational objectives Inquiry and learning orientated Fosters pride and belief in self, team and organisation Commitment to high level performance at individual and team levels in delivery of Trust Performance framework Commitment to patient and public user involvement Evidence of dynamic and proactive commitment to improving patient experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Essential Highly developed written communication skills Highly developed verbal communication skills Evidence of analytical and problem solving skills Evidence of providing motivational, professional leadership and highly developed interpersonal skills Understanding of service area, specific DH and NHS policy, GPICS2, DO5, initiatives, national service framework etc., in delivering patient centred care. Evidence of persuasion and negotiation skills Able to communicate effectively with, listen to and motivate, stakeholders and staff at all levels Evidence of ability to combine strategic direction with operational delivery Desirable Skilled trainer, mentor, supervisor or coach Understanding of wide ranging DH and NHS policy, Initiatives, national service framework etc in delivering patient centred care 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to 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 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to 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 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Address Airedale General Hospital Skipton Road Keighley BD20 6TD Employer's website https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)