Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Critical Care
- Gradd
- Band 8b
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 387-S3688-CB
- Cyflogwr
- University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Trustwide - Bristol Royal Infirmary
- Tref
- Bristol (and Weston)
- Cyflog
- £64,455 - £74,896 pa pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 13/08/2025 08:00
Teitl cyflogwr

Deputy Director of Nursing - Critical Care
Band 8b
As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
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Trosolwg o'r swydd
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
As a lead clinician, the post holder will work across Critical care UHBW (Bristol and Weston sites), to strengthen the input into improving clinical care and outcomes for critical care patients in a variety of clinical settings. The post holder will support the Director of Nursing, in ensuring that patients receive high quality, compassionate patient centred care within the resources available within critical care services. Working closely with the Clinical Director, Assistant General Manager and Deputy Divisional Director for Critical Care Services, the post holder will support and, where appropriate, lead service development. The post holder will lead cross divisional projects that enhance both patient and staff experience. They will provide clinical expertise and be a health educator, teacher and resource for multi-disciplinary teams. They will work across organisation and professional boundaries to bring about improvements in care and treatment outcomes. The post holder will line manage the Critical Care Matrons for General Intensive Care at Bristol, Intensive Care Unit Matron for Weston ICU, and Acute Pain Lead Nurses at Bristol and Weston, with professional leadership for the Cardiac Intensive Care Matron.
The post holder will act as the Director of Nursing in the absence of the Director of Nursing and will support in ensuring that patients receive high quality, compassionate patient centred care within the resources available.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
In addition to the leadership role in the specialist area, the clinical lead will support and work with the Divisional Management Team and Chief Nurse team, focusing on the corporate strategic professional agenda. This may involve working on corporate professional issues and will involve acting as a clinical expert and senior role model. Depending upon experience and interests, it is anticipated that the post holder will spend part of the week working directly with clinical teams in a critical care services patient facing role.
Manyleb y person
Knowledge and Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Extensive knowledge and experience of caring for critical care services patients in a variety of settings
- Extensive leadership and clinical operational management experience within a complex service provider organisation
- Experience of managing/supporting major change projects and of delivering clinical services operationally during periods of change
- Demonstrable understanding of quality and risk management
- Familiar with relevant clinical guidelines (e.g. NICE, National/international professional bodies)
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of developing business cases
Skills and Abilities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Expert verbal and written communication skills – individual, departmental and multidisciplinary levels
- Able to build rapport and clinical credibility with senior clinical and management teams
- Excellent team, interpersonal, leadership and organisational skills
- Able to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create conditions for successful partnership working
- Demonstrable evidence of problem solving, strategic leadership and decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team as required
- Confident, assertive and self-aware
- Able to inspire and motivate colleagues
- Strong report writing and presentation skills
Qualifications and Training
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Current professional registration
- Health related higher degree (MSc/MA) or working towards
- Evidence of advanced specialist education in relevant field
Meini prawf dymunol
- Teaching qualification
- Leadership qualification
Gofynion ymgeisio
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Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
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Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Sarah Chalkley
- Teitl y swydd
- Director of Nursing for Surgery
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0117 3421785
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