Lead Critical Care Nurse

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Position Overview

The Patient Emergency Response and Resuscitation Team (PERRT) at University College Hospital is a dedicated group of critical care outreach and resuscitation professionals who operate around the clock to support critically ill and deteriorating patients. This role also emphasizes the delivery of comprehensive training programs, quality enhancement, and patient safety initiatives throughout the organization.

The PERRT position is ideal for driven individuals possessing robust leadership capabilities and significant experience in critical care outreach. It presents an exceptional opportunity to master the management of deteriorating patients across the institution, integrating all four pillars of advanced practice.

This nurse-led team is well-established and offers a clear career progression pathway through various bands, providing diverse and adaptable roles across multiple clinical specialties, covering several inpatient facilities and outpatient services, along with a trust-wide responsibility for resuscitation efforts.

Key Responsibilities

The PERRT team and its leadership are deeply committed to maximizing the potential of our team members while fostering their professional growth and development. To support this, we have devised a development plan aimed at enhancing your clinical, leadership, research, and educational competencies.

Our recruitment process is tailored to allow candidates to effectively showcase their skills. We recognize that success in interviews goes beyond merely articulating the right responses; candidates will also have the chance to demonstrate their clinical and leadership abilities through practical assessments.

We highly encourage informal visits for this role, allowing candidates to gain insight into the values and operations of UCLH and the PERRT team, as well as to prepare for the recruitment process.

About University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

UCLH is recognized as one of the most intricate NHS trusts in the UK, catering to a large and diverse population. We deliver academically led acute and specialized services to individuals from the local community, across the UK, and internationally. Our mission is to provide top-tier patient care, exceptional education, and world-class research.

We offer premier acute and specialized services across multiple sites, including:

  • University College Hospital
  • National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
  • Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
  • University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
  • Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
  • University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
  • The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
  • University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

Our commitment lies in diagnosing and treating various complex conditions, with UCLH specializing in women's health and cancer treatment, as well as infections, neurological, gastrointestinal, and oral diseases. We are equipped with world-class support services, including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine, and pathology.

We are dedicated to sustainability and have pledged to achieve a carbon net-zero health service, embedding sustainable practices throughout UCLH. Our ambitious targets include reaching net-zero for direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job Responsibilities

For a comprehensive Person Specification and detailed information regarding the primary responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Join us in being part of a leading NHS trust recognized for its excellence in the healthcare sector.



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