Job Description

We are looking for an Emerging Consultant Nurse for Critical Care who is a highly motivated and experienced nursing professional who is developing the advanced clinical, leadership, and research skills necessary to transition into a full Consultant Nurse role.
This position involves working closely with senior consultant nurses and multidisciplinary teams to deliver expert patient care, contribute to service development, and support practice improvement initiatives.
The Emerging Consultant Nurse is committed to advancing their clinical expertise, participating in evidence-based practice, and to introduce the regional and national critical care agenda.
The Emerging Consultant Nurse will transition to 8b on progression through Consultant Nurse Assessment.
Main duties of the job
Lead advanced nursing and non-medical practice across the Critical Care Service including development of advanced practice roles.
work with all stakeholders to develop clinical pathways internally and externally across all specialities.
Work as part of the senior clinical team to deliver key clinical standards.
Support the Nurse Director to develop strong leadership and managerial process to deliver high quality care.
Work with the Matron and Clinical Educator, taking a lead on educational development for nursing and engagement of the multi-professional workforce across the Care Group.
Work in collaboration with the Matron and ND to develop strong Governance framework.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
55,690 to 74,896 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
190-0799-DIR
Job locations
Norther General Hospital
Herries Road
Sheffield
S5 7AU
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 8a unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 8b.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 8a unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 8b.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse (Valid NMC)
• Master's degree in a relevant field/or equivalent/higher post graduate qualification
• Recognised Management/Leadership qualification or programme
• To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
• Non-Medical Prescriber qualification (NMP)
• Advanced Physical Assessment and Consultation Skills required for autonomous practitioner (APACS)
• Post registration qualification /education relevant to Critical Care

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake PhD/Doctorate qualification
• Advanced Communication skills qualification

Experience
Essential

• Substantial post registration experience in the field of Critical Care
• Successful completion of core and relevant specialist competencies and relevant portfolio
• Substantial leadership experience at minimum Grade Band 7 or equivalent in critical care
• Evidence of service improvement
• Evidence of workforce/practice development and teaching
• Experience of delivering education at a local and national level
• Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely
• Evidence of a commitment to Evidence Based Practice

Desirable

• Ability to represent Nursing effectively at a national level
• Experience of managing change through working with others
• Experience of working with HEIs
• Management Experience / Qualification
• Experience of grant writing and income generation
• Evidence of writing for publication
• Evidence of participation in research, audit and service evaluation
• Experience of delivering education at a local and national level

Skills & Knowledge
Essential

• Advance clinical reasoning skills
• Ability to develop effective relationships internally and externally
• Ability to work strategically with advanced decision making skills to deal with a complex case load
• Understanding of the Critical Care Service within the wider ICB
• Knowledge of quality standard setting, benchmarking and audit alongside a working knowledge of clinical governance and its implications
• Knowledge of commissioning processes
• Ability to deal with complex and challenging emotional and potentially ethically sensitive situations
• Emotionally resilient, ability to deal with conflict
• Understanding of cultural differences and health belief models including diversity in the workplace
• Ability to articulate effectively with advanced written and verbal communication skills and ability to present at local and national level. Clear, concise written and verbal reporting skills
• Computer literacy in Microsoft packaages
• Knowledge and understanding of the use of relevant patient information systems and data collection systems

Desirable

• Experience /interest in research
• Evidence of applying national policy locally and involvement in strategic initiatives

Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse (Valid NMC)
• Master's degree in a relevant field/or equivalent/higher post graduate qualification
• Recognised Management/Leadership qualification or programme
• To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
• Non-Medical Prescriber qualification (NMP)
• Advanced Physical Assessment and Consultation Skills required for autonomous practitioner (APACS)
• Post registration qualification /education relevant to Critical Care

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake PhD/Doctorate qualification
• Advanced Communication skills qualification

Experience
Essential

• Substantial post registration experience in the field of Critical Care
• Successful completion of core and relevant specialist competencies and relevant portfolio
• Substantial leadership experience at minimum Grade Band 7 or equivalent in critical care
• Evidence of service improvement
• Evidence of workforce/practice development and teaching
• Experience of delivering education at a local and national level
• Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely
• Evidence of a commitment to Evidence Based Practice

Desirable

• Ability to represent Nursing effectively at a national level
• Experience of managing change through working with others
• Experience of working with HEIs
• Management Experience / Qualification
• Experience of grant writing and income generation
• Evidence of writing for publication
• Evidence of participation in research, audit and service evaluation
• Experience of delivering education at a local and national level

Skills & Knowledge
Essential

• Advance clinical reasoning skills
• Ability to develop effective relationships internally and externally
• Ability to work strategically with advanced decision making skills to deal with a complex case load
• Understanding of the Critical Care Service within the wider ICB
• Knowledge of quality standard setting, benchmarking and audit alongside a working knowledge of clinical governance and its implications
• Knowledge of commissioning processes
• Ability to deal with complex and challenging emotional and potentially ethically sensitive situations
• Emotionally resilient, ability to deal with conflict
• Understanding of cultural differences and health belief models including diversity in the workplace
• Ability to articulate effectively with advanced written and verbal communication skills and ability to present at local and national level. Clear, concise written and verbal reporting skills
• Computer literacy in Microsoft packaages
• Knowledge and understanding of the use of relevant patient information systems and data collection systems

Desirable

• Experience /interest in research
• Evidence of applying national policy locally and involvement in strategic initiatives

Skills Required