Job summary Do you possess excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to deliver a high standard of care to our patients in this demanding role? An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the Critical Care Outreach Team at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust. The first acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership. This role requires an enthusiastic, experienced, and skilled nurse to join our dynamic team, and become an integral part of the Trust, providing a comprehensive service across the Hospital. The Critical Care Outreach Team is closely aligned with the Critical Care Unit and works Trust-wide to deliver first class care to deteriorating patients in a variety of environments. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience as a band 6 with the ability to work towards becoming a confident practitioner, and as part of a team to promote good clinical practice. This is an excellent and innovative opportunity for the successful candidate from a nursing background to develop their knowledge, skills, and education in the deteriorating patient. The post is a full-time position (1.0 WTE), covering 365 days per year (day shifts, weekends, and night duty). Part-time staff will be considered. Main duties of the job You will work as part of a team, to innovate change in clinical practice across the Trust, and will work closely with other senior leaders to develop and improve services. You will need excellent interpersonal, communication, decision-making and organisational skills, and ability to work as part of the multidisciplinary team and participate in professional networks. Stamina, flexible working, and a commitment to participate in audit and research are required. It will be an essential requirement of the role to provide clinical assessment, management, and monitoring of acutely unwell patients, facilitating individual care, essential interventions, and treatment throughout the Trust. The post holder will be required to provide advice and support, formal and informal teaching to ward staff and members of the multidisciplinary team regarding management of critically ill patients. To work autonomously throughout the trust (except Paediatrics) providing expertise in all aspects of acute critical care management of patients. To participate in the implementation of strategic approaches to the provision of acute critical care through communication and consultation at all levels of the organisation. To help develop and implement educational strategies, programmes, audit and national recommendations to enhance the care of critically ill patients within the trust. About us Development and staff wellbeing Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development with a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation. To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities. We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly "shoutouts" and patient feedback, monthly and staff awards. Our Trust values These words are important reminders, but it's our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring values to life in their work. Compassionate Inclusive Collaborative Inspiring Details Date posted 30 July 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £53,751 to £60,651 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro-rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 396-7374540-GO-PB Job locations Kingston Hospital Galsworthy Rd Kingston Upon Thames KT2 7QB Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Nursing and Midwifery Registered Nurse ENB 100 or similar/equivalent specialist course in acute and/or critical care Desirable MSc or evidence of post graduate MSC level training in relevant subject Advanced Life Support Instructor Experience Essential Significant years of experience as Senior Nurse position in acute emergency care /critical care Highly developed expertise acquired through significant experience and study in acute emergency care and/or critical care settings Person Specification Qualifications Essential Nursing and Midwifery Registered Nurse ENB 100 or similar/equivalent specialist course in acute and/or critical care Desirable MSc or evidence of post graduate MSC level training in relevant subject Advanced Life Support Instructor Experience Essential Significant years of experience as Senior Nurse position in acute emergency care /critical care Highly developed expertise acquired through significant experience and study in acute emergency care and/or critical care settings 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust Address Kingston Hospital Galsworthy Rd Kingston Upon Thames KT2 7QB Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust Address Kingston Hospital Galsworthy Rd Kingston Upon Thames KT2 7QB Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Rd, KT2 7QB Kingston Upon Thames, United Kingdom