Job overview

Critical Care Outreach Practitioner, Band 7

Join a dynamic team that transforms patient outcomes and supports frontline staff in delivering exceptional care.

• Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of critically ill patients? As a Critical Care Outreach Practitioner, you’ll be at the heart of a 24/7 service dedicated to early intervention, advanced clinical support, and improving pathways for acutely unwell patients. Your expertise will empower ward staff, enhance patient recovery, and reduce avoidable incidents, including cardiac arrests.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a unique blend of advanced practice, leadership, and education. You’ll work in a fast-paced, supportive environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards. 

You’ll be pivotal in shaping the future of critical care within the Trust, driving quality improvement, and leading innovative service delivery.

What We’re Looking For:

Passionate, highly skilled clinicians with a commitment to patient safety, exceptional communication skills, and a drive to lead by example.

Are you ready to be part of a service that changes lives? Apply now to become a leader in critical care excellence.

Main duties of the job

      Be part of the multi-disciplinary Hospital at Night (HAN) team with a remit to reduce number of incidences and cardiac arrests, support the deteriorating patient pathway and improve patient outcomes

·       Work closely with the intensive care team to facilitate timely admission to ICU/HDU and safe discharge from ICU/HDU

· Develop cross-divisional collaborative relationships with clinical site managers, ward managers and matrons in improving the recognition and escalation of acutely-ill / deteriorating patients, with the emphasis on the Use of NEWS2 for the Early Detection + Management and Escalation of Deteriorating Adult Patients; and Identification and Treatment of Sepsis for all Adults aged 16 and over.

·    Collaborate with the learning and development departments to deliver courses including but not limited to the ALERT, BEACH, tracheostomy and non-invasive ventilation training

Please note: This role is to provide a 24/7 service, requiring day and night shifts; including weekends and bank holidays.

Working for our organisation

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.