Critical Care Outreach Nurse

Job Summary We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic expert Critical Care Nurse, who is committed to the delivery of Critical Care Outreach in ward areas to join us and be a part of our Nurse led team at Glangwili General Hospital. We welcome applicants who are highly motivated with a Critical Care background who can demonstrate clinical expertise in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients and meet the person specification. This post requires motivation, flexibility and initiative, the ability to prioritise workload in challenging situations, and excellent communication skills. Main duties of the job As a Critical Care Outreach Practitioner, you will undertake clinical teaching, and leadership responsibilities. You will be required to demonstrate significant experience in caring for critically ill patients. Previous Critical Care Outreach experience desirable. The post holder should be able to demonstrate the use of evidence-based practice and be proactive in managing change. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. You will be expected to work days, nights & weekends. Part time hours between 28hrs per week. About Us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. Job Description You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Person Specification Essential Qualifications and Knowledge Level 1 Registered Nurse (Adult) Current NMC registration Knowledge of NMC Codes of Practice Evidence of professional and education development at postgraduate diploma level Recognised Critical Care Course Degree qualification – or working towards a degree. Teaching qualification and/or evidence of proficient teaching skills Desirable Awareness of Clinical Governance Awareness of topical issues in health and social Care Masters degree Previous outreach experience ALS provider/ Instructor Experience Essential Demonstrable experience in a critical care environment (Band 5 or 6) ideally in Outreach. Relevant experience with inserting intravenous devices (or willingness to undertake cannulation) and IV drug administration Evidence of nursing patients with central venous devices, tracheostomies, non-invasive ventilation and arterial blood gas analysis Skills in physical assessment Experience of teaching and learning Demonstrated experience of working in a critical care environment ideally in Outreach ILS and/or ALS Proven advance clinical knowledge and skills in relation to critical care management & assessment Desirable Has been involved in audit and research collection Can undertake arterial blood gas stabs Leadership qualification Teaching qualification Led on research/audit/project/change management initiatives Experience of undertaking audits, writing reports and presenting to groups of health and social care professionals Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Employer details Employer name: Hywel Dda University Health Board Address: Glangwili General Hospital, Dolgwili Rd, Carmarthen, SA31 2AF Employer\’s website: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ #J-18808-Ljbffr