Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - ICU | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Scarborough Teaching Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Kirkbymoorside; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based healthcare organization is seeking a highly experienced Critical Care practitioner to manage patient care and support nursing staff in the Critical Care area. Responsibilities include maintaining high standards of care, ensuring patient safety, and providing leadership. Ideal candidates will have a First-level registration, critical care qualification, and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The organization offers flexible working and various benefits.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Holiday entitlement

Relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease

Cycle to Work schemes

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of Critical Care nursing experience.
• Proven record of contributing to changes in nursing practice.
• Demonstrated evidence of clinical and managerial leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of patient-focused care.
• Ensure a safe and clean working environment.
• Provide assessment and evaluation of nursing care.
• Act according to the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct.

Skills

Patient-focused care

Organizational skills

Team working

Clinical leadership

Education

First-level registration

Critical Care qualification or equivalent experience

Degree in a health-related topic (or studying towards)

Teaching certificate (or studying towards)

Job description

You will also participate as a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse in the overall management of the department, taking responsibility for specific projects within defined boundaries. We expect staff to promote a positive working and learning environment, aiding in the personal and professional development of themselves and colleagues. You will join an established and dynamic multidisciplinary team where clinical and nursing teams collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities include:

1. Maintaining high standards of patient-focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures.
2. Ensuring a safe and clean working environment.
3. Providing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, with accurate documentation.
4. Communicating with patients and carers to provide appropriate information.
5. Promoting positive relationships among all staff involved in patient care.
6. Acting in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct.
7. Undertaking duties across different wards/departments as required by service demands.
8. Demonstrating personal responsibility for infection control policies and procedures.

We support flexible working requests from the start of employment to promote inclusivity. Please discuss any requirements with the recruiting manager.

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

As an independent practitioner, you must provide highly skilled nursing care to critically ill patients and support junior staff. In conjunction with the Band 7 Sister, you will manage a team of nursing staff, identify educational needs, and oversee performance and sickness management within defined parameters. The successful candidate must have:

• First-level registration; a degree in a health-related topic (or studying towards) is advantageous.
• Teaching certificate (or studying towards).
• Critical Care qualification or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of Critical Care nursing experience, with a record of contributing to changes in nursing practice.

You should demonstrate good organizational skills, effective team working, and evidence of clinical and managerial leadership skills.

Additional information:

• We are a Disability Confident employer, offering interviews to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria.
• We offer benefits including NHS Pension Scheme, holiday entitlement, relocation package, leave options, Employee Assistance Programme, NHS Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes, learning and development opportunities, and various discounts.
• Interviews will be held in person only at Scarborough Hospital. Remote interviews are not available.

For more details, contact the recruiting manager or refer to the full job description attached. Early application is advised as the advert may close early if many applications are received.

Our organization values kindness, openness, and excellence.