Lead Nurse for Adult Critical Care Transfer Service

3 weeks ago


Launceston, Cornwall, United Kingdom University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Full time

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is a leading healthcare provider in the South West of England, serving over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston.

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Lead Nurse to join our Adult Critical Care Transfer Service team as a Band 8a Director of Nursing and Safeguarding Specialist. This is a fixed-term maternity cover contract lasting one year, offering a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care and service development.

The successful candidate will lead a multi-professional team, ensuring high-quality clinical care delivery aligned with national guidelines, policies, and NHS England Service Specifications. Key responsibilities include providing specialized knowledge and skilled nursing care for critically ill adults requiring transfer, overseeing the Training and Education team, monitoring service effectiveness, and submitting operational data to national databases.

This role requires strong leadership and management skills, with experience in critical care and intra-hospital and inter-hospital transfers. The ideal candidate will be able to act as a role model, promoting excellent patient care and staff value. As a member of our organization, you will contribute to national adult transfer service development and be part of the South West Critical Care Network Transfer Group.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A degree or equivalent qualification in nursing
  • Significant recent leadership experience in critical care
  • Ability to demonstrate recent critical care experience
  • Evidence of post-graduate specialist training to Masters level or equivalent
  • Recent relevant experience with intra-hospital and inter-hospital transfer
  • Strong organizational skills, prioritizing complex situations

You will also need to possess advanced critical care clinical skills, be able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries, and demonstrate ability to implement and utilize audit data to improve quality.

What We Offer

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

  • An estimated salary of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Flexible working arrangements, including unsocial hours
  • Access to ongoing education and training opportunities

Join our dedicated team and contribute to delivering exceptional patient care and service excellence.



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