Critical Care Lead Nurse – Band 7 Charge

Northampton General Hospital Nhs Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Band 7 Critical Care Practitioner on a 12-month secondment to cover maternity leave. You will provide professional and managerial leadership across the Critical Care Unit and support the development of nursing and allied health staff.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a commitment to best practice in critical care. Applicants should be NMC registered, hold relevant qualifications, and engage in ongoing

Qualifications

• NMC registered and degree-qualified for advanced practice.
• Critical Care course and teaching/assessor qualification preferred.
• Continuing professional development evidenced.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to NMC Code of Professional Conduct and deploy unit staff effectively.
• Supervise nursing staff and coordinate Critical Care activity safely.
• Maintain best practice and continuously improve patient care standards.
• Promote learning and education within the Critical Care team.
• Lead and participate in multidisciplinary collaboration and clinical governance.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Innovator

Resilience

Work under pressure

Distress tolerance

Education

NMC registered

Degree level

Critical Care Course

Teaching/Assessor

Computer literate

First Line Management

CPD evidence

Job description

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Band 7 Critical Care Practitioner on a 12-month secondment to cover maternity leave. You will provide professional and managerial leadership across the Critical Care Unit and support the development of nursing and allied health staff.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a commitment to best practice in critical care. Applicants should be NMC registered, hold relevant qualifications, and engage in ongoing