Charge Nurse in Critical Care

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Sister or Charge Nurse for their Critical Care Unit. The role requires strong leadership, clinical assessment skills, and the ability to manage teams while providing high-quality patient care. Candidates must be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and have experience within critical care. Opportunities for professional development are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration necessary.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development required.
• Mentorship qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Critical Care Unit daily and provide patient-centered care.
• Support and guide junior staff and students.
• Coordinate safe admission, transfer, and discharge planning.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills

Strong leadership, team-building, and supervisory skills

Effective communication skills with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams

Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult/Child/Mental Health) with current NMC registration

Teaching, assessing, or mentorship qualification

Evidence of continuous professional development

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our critical care dedicated workforce. We are a dynamic and progressive department that places patient centered care at the core of it ethos.

We have a permanent Sister or Charge Nurse role within our busy Critical Care Unit, this is a fantastic opportunity for current Band 5 Nurse to take the next step in their career.

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

As an expert Critical Care Nurse with the appropriate skills to effectively manage the Critical Care Unit on a daily basis, you will also be responsible for the assessing, planning, implementing, delivering and evaluating, skilled practical patient cantered care to the critically ill patients and their families.

As a committed and motivated individual who wishes to develop their career within Critical Care, you will be encouraged to pursue your educational needs that will be guided by our Practice Educator and supported by an individualized development pathway. This bespoke package will include the opportunity to achieve leadership skills in order to further develop your skills and knowledge.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult/Child/Mental Health) with current NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration
• Evidence of continuous professional development and up-to-date portfolio
• Teaching, assessing, or mentorship qualification (e.g., ENB 998, Mentorship Module, Practice Assessor)

Knowledge and Skills

• Up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practice and national guidance (e.g. NICE, NSF)
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit, and risk management processes
• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and patient safety standards
• Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Ability to coordinate safe admission, transfer, and discharge planning
• Strong leadership, team-building, and supervisory skills
• Effective communication skills with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure
• Competent in IT systems and electronic patient records
• Knowledge of budgetary processes and workforce planning
• Knowledge of digital systems for patient flow, rostering, and incident reporting
• Presentation and teaching skills for education sessions
• Skills in service evaluation and change implementation

Experience

• Significant post-registration experience within the relevant clinical specialty
• Previous experience mentoring students or supervising junior staff
• Experience of taking charge or leading a shift
• Experience contributing to service improvement or change
• Experience using audit or reporting tools
• Experience of complaint resolution or patient liaison
• Experience of rota management, staffing allocation, or redeployment
• Experience of contributing to financial/resource awareness

Other Role Requirements

• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

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.