Deputy Charge Nurse/Sister - Critical Care

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Deputy Charge Nurse/Sister for Critical Care. This role involves leading the unit during absences, ensuring compliance with hospital protocols, and supporting governance processes. Candidates should possess strong critical care knowledge, a mentorship qualification, and at least 3 years of recent experience in a critical care setting. The position offers a salary of £38,682 per year, with internal rotation duties across ITU and HDU.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years recent experience in Critical Care.
• Advanced Critical Care qualification required.
• Ability to work on an internal rotation basis.

Responsibilities

• Act as team leader and charge of the unit in the absence of a Senior Sister.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Support development of Governance systems related to Risk Management.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Critical care knowledge

Mentorship ability

Education

Registered Nurse

Mentorship qualification or equivalent

Job description

Deputy Charge Nurse/Sister - Critical Care

The closing date is 30 December 2025

Our Critical Care department are looking to recruit two Deputy Charge, Band 6, for a rotational post through ITU and HDU to become competent in caring for level 2 and level 3 patients and able to work days and nights on an internal rotation basis.

You will have strong leadership qualities and an advanced level of critical care knowledge with a minimum of 3 years recent experience within the Critical Care environment, hold an advanced Critical Care qualification and be a motivated individual with a vision of how to take the Critical Care services forward.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

Previous applicants in the past 6 months need not apply.

Main duties of the job

Your role will be to act as team leader including taking charge of the unit in the absence of a Senior Speciality Sister/Charge Nurse and be responsible for the effective deployment of Critical Care resources including manpower, adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Practice at all times and must ensure Critical Care's compliance with and application of hospital policies and procedures.

You will also support the development, implementation and monitoring of Governance systems in Critical Care relating to Risk Management, Health and Safety and Controls Assurance, ensure that an individual programme of care is planned, implemented and evaluated for each patient within your sphere of responsibility, and participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance process.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well‑being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications. We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience
• Registered Nurse

Other

• Supporting information demonstrates interest to take part in an internal rotation

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 a year per annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)