Transfer Practitioner
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Crawley/Maidstone, GU2 7XXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 October 2026
9 days leftJob description
Exciting opportunities are now available to join the new Adult Critical Care Transfer team (ACCTS) in Kent, Surrey & Sussex (KSS). This new service, k...
TPs may come from a critical care nursing, ODP, ACCP or paramedic background, please see the job description for further details. As part of the clinical team you will be expected to complete the transfer of critically unwell adult patients with a Critical Care consultant. Each member of the team will be expected to contribute to the safe and effective running of the service, have excellent communication skills and contribute actively to the governance of the service. The Critical Care Transfer Practitioner role is a challenging and rewarding career choice. Each transfer is unique with critically ill patients presenting with a large range of conditions and needs, with new challenges on every transfer. TPs at ARCC KSS can be supported to work towards local and national qualifications supporting their career development.
The main role of the TP is to work closely with medical colleagues as part of the with the ARCC clinical transfer team to deliver high-quality, safe and effective care whilst undertaking inter-hospital transfers. The TP provides support, care and necessary clinical interventions to patients in the hospital and transfer environment, using appropriate skills and equipment, ensuring they are transferred efficiently and safely to a facility which is best suited to provide treatment for their on-going clinical needs.
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.
To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, ACCP, ODP or paramedic registered with NMC or HCPC.
- Post-registration critical care course or equivalent.
- Excellent knowledge and clinical skills in assessing and managing critically ill or deteriorating patients.
- Successful completion of IV medication administration and IV pump training.
- Successful completion of blood transfusion competencies.
- Successfully completed a Retrieval/Transfer Course (e.g. STricT) or willingness to complete upon appointment.
- Current adult resuscitation certificate (ILS or equivalent)
- Ability to interpret, analyse and act on information from multiple sources.
Desirable
- Local knowledge of the operational area and structure of the health care provision within the usual operational area.
- Evidence of relevant teaching/instructing in critical care or transfer.
- Completion of an advanced physical assessment course.
- Current advanced adult resuscitation certification (ALS or equivalent).
- Higher qualification in retrieval/transfer medicine (e.g. Diploma Immediate Medical Care, Diploma Retrieval and Transfer Medicine
- Evidence of degree level qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate expert critical care/acute care clinical skills.
- Significant relevant post registration experience in managing critically ill or deteriorating patients
- Evidence of managing critically ill or deteriorating patients within the last 18 months
- Evidence of mentorship/preceptorship roles.
- Experience of formal/informal teaching
Desirable: - Evidence of teaching/instructing in resuscitation or relevant subject.
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
25 September 2026
Last checked
28 September 2026
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