Adult Critical Care Sister/Charge Nurse - Band 6

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Adult Critical Care Sister/Charge Nurse to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a leading trauma center, providing essential care to critically ill patients while supporting the development of staff through mentorship and training. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence and innovation in patient care, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of patients and the community. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values professional growth and offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Childcare vouchers

Family-friendly policies

Excellent pension scheme

Qualifications

• NMC Registrant or Completion of Adaptation Course required.
• Adult Critical Care Course Certificate and ALS Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-standard assessment and evaluation of patient care.
• Mentor and educate nursing and non-nursing staff in critical care.

Skills

Critical Care Nursing

Mentorship

Patient Assessment

Team Collaboration

Education

NMC Registration

Adult Critical Care Course Certificate

Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job overview

We are recruiting for experienced band 6 nurses with a postgraduate qualification in critical care to join the RCN Team of the Year 2021 Winners, the Adult Critical Care Unit at the Royal London Hospital.

We are on the frontline in London’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and are rapidly expanding our critical care capacity to meet increased demand. Our additional capacity supports complex surgical, trauma, emergency, and COVID-19 patients, with staff rotating across all critical care areas.

As the UK’s largest trauma centre, our ACCU unit leads the trauma network for North East London and Essex, providing specialized care in neurosciences, stroke, general medical, surgical, and obstetric services.

Main duties of the job

Working within a highly skilled, dynamic multidisciplinary team in our busy 60-bed Adult Critical Care Unit (ACCU), which accommodates both Level 2 and Level 3 patients. This role is ideal for energetic, enthusiastic staff nurses with at least 6 months of acute experience, providing high-standard care in a challenging but supportive hospital setting.

We offer professional development opportunities including band 5/6 pathways, critical care courses, neurosciences, ILS/ALS, and support for degree/masters studies, including an in-house Trauma Course in collaboration with City University.

We promote flexible working, childcare vouchers, family-friendly policies, and staff benefits, including an excellent pension scheme.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the largest in the country, striving to become an outstanding provider of safe, high-quality care. We are committed to our WeCare values, promoting inclusion, diversity, and an equitable environment where staff can thrive.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To deliver high standards of holistic patient care, acting as a professional role model and clinical teacher, providing mentorship and preceptorship, and taking charge of the ICU as required in liaison with senior staff.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NMC Registrant or Completion of Adaptation Course
• Adult Critical Care Course Certificate
• Preparation for Mentorship Course
• Intravenous accreditation
• ALS Certification / LEO / RCN Leadership Programme or equivalent
• Degree or working towards first degree

Experience

• Extensive critical care nursing experience or experience in a specialized unit
• Experience post adult critical care course