Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Critical Care

NHS; York; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A Healthcare Provider in York is looking for a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse in Critical Care. This role demands an experienced practitioner capable of managing nursing staff and providing high-quality care to critically ill patients. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and critical care qualifications, along with a minimum of three years of experience in a critical care setting. This position offers opportunities for professional development and supports the values of kindness and excellence.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1st level registration as a nurse.
• Minimum of 3 years critical care nursing experience.
• Evidence of continual professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the critical care area.
• Ensure patient-focused care in accordance with policies.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Skills

Nursing care

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Clinical leadership

Education

Degree in a Health related topic

Critical Care qualification or equivalent

Teaching or mentoring qualification

Job description

Overview

Go back York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Critical Care

The closing date is 02 October 2025

We are seeking to recruit a highly experienced and motivated critical care practitioner who, as a shift leader, can ensure the safe and effective management of the Critical Care area.

As an independent practitioner, you must be capable of providing highly skilled nursing care to a wide range of critically ill patients, as well as providing support, guidance, and clinical support to junior staff on duty. As a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse, in conjunction with the band 7 Sister, you will be required to participate in the management of a team of nursing staff, identifying education and professional development requirements, and managing performance and sickness within defined parameters.

You must have 1st level registration, along with a Degree in a Health related topic, or studying towards. You will have a teaching certificate or studying towards. You should also have a Critical Care qualification or equivalent experience. You must be able to demonstrate evidence of continual professional development.

In addition you should have a minimum of 3 years Critical Care nursing, along with experience of contributing to change in nursing practice. You should be able to demonstrate good organisational skills, effective team working, and evidence of clinical and managerial leadership skills. We would urge candidates to seek further guidance on their eligibility to apply, from the criteria contained in the person specification.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept.
• Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information.
• Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient.
• Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct.
• Undertake duties on different wards/departments as and when required by service demands.
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
• Education and Training.

You will also participate as a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse in the overall management of the department, by taking responsibility for specific projects within defined boundaries. We expect staff to assist in promoting a positive working and learning environment, to aid the personal and professional development of self and other staff. You will be joining an established and dynamic multi-disciplinary team where clinical and nursing teams work well together.

About us

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail]

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Teaching or mentoring qualification or studying towards
• Critical Care qualification or equivalent
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Degree in Health related topic.

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years Critical Care nursing experience at Band 5
• Awareness of current issues in nursing.
• Evidence of clinical and managerial leadership skills within Critical Care.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Awareness of current issues in Critical Care
• Evidence of continued education and professional development
• Ability to develop and deliver an efficient and effective nursing service for patients in the Critical Care area.
• Understanding change management in relation to audit, research and in response to user feedback.

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.

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust