Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse, Itu

Ashford And St Peter'S Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust

Chertsey

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Shift Leader for the ICU to manage clinical care on a shift-by-shift basis. The role requires leading a team, coordinating patient care for critically ill individuals and supporting service development in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

The post emphasises evidence-based practice, staff appraisal, resource management and professional leadership within Critical Care.

Qualifications

Significant experience post Critical Care course.
Advanced clinical knowledge.
Effective working with multi-disciplinary teams.
Leadership / coaching qualification (Desirable).
Diploma / degree in Critical care (Desirable).
ILS/ALS (Desirable).

Responsibilities

Co-ordinate the management of the Unit when in charge, delegate duties and care appropriately whilst maintaining overall responsibility.
Ensure safe and effective care for complex patients requiring advanced clinical skills.
Supervise a safe, high standard of nursing practice and the delivery of evidenced based patient care in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, the Trusts Strategy for Nursing and Trust/Unit Policies and Procedures.
Contribute to the Corporate Nursing and Patient Care Agenda.
Develop and maintain own competence in agreed basic and advanced clinical skills.
Demonstrate clinical knowledge/expertise at the level of Advanced Practice in Critical Care.
Act as a source of speciality expertise within the Directorate and across the Trust as appropriate.

Skills

Significant ICU experience

Advanced clinical knowledge

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

CC3N step 2 and 3 competency

RGN Level 1 NMC registered

Diploma / degree in Critical care

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced nurse to join our forward thinking, progressive Nursing Team as a Shift Leader responsible for the clinical management of our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on a shift by shift basis.

Being part of an extensive network of Intensive Care Units, NHS Trusts and Local Health Commissioners, St. Peters ICU is a purposed built unit funded for 11 beds, it was part-refurbished in May 2017.

We currently see around 1,200 patients a year in our Unit, our patients are often admitted with multi-organ failure requiring ventilatory support, renal support via continuous venous hemofiltration, cardiac support with Intra-aortic balloon pumps, cardiac output monitoring, as well as patients from trauma and elective surgery, alongside other medical conditions.

St Peters ICU encourages Staff to develop both clinically but also from an operational and strategic viewpoint and we also provide a comprehensive initial induction programme, regular multi-disciplinary teaching sessions and in-house training.

So, not only will you be supported by our fantastic Clinical Education Team as you will be guided by your Team Leader that together will back you in this exciting role.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as a Shift Leader responsible for the clinical management of the ICU on a shift by shift basis. To be responsible for the immediate management of critically ill patients in ICU and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team ensure that patients receive optimum care. The post holder will support the Team Leader in any service development projects. To lead by example as an expert practitioner.
Will conduct appraisal of team members with the support of the Team Leader, assist in the management of resources and contribute to the corporate agenda.
Promote a quality service using research and evidence based practice.

Please see JD for further details

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We work in partnership with Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and Orthopaedic Surgery, Ophthalmology and Outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits & discounts.

For more information about careers at ASPH visit: www.asph-careers.org

Certificate of Sponsorship: In line with UKVI requirements, Band 2, Band 3 and Band 4 roles are not eligible for sponsorship. Please note only certain roles at Band 5 & above are eligible for sponsorship.

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice and Professional Leadership Responsibilities

Co-ordinate the management of the Unit when in charge, delegate duties and care appropriately whilst maintaining overall responsibility.
Ensure safe and effective care for complex patients requiring advanced clinical skills.
Supervise a safe, high standard of nursing practice and the delivery of evidenced based patient care in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, the Trusts Strategy for Nursing and Trust/Unit Policies and Procedures.
Contribute to the Corporate Nursing and Patient Care Agenda.
Develop and maintain own competence in agreed basic and advanced clinical skills.
Demonstrate clinical knowledge/expertise at the level of Advanced Practice in Critical Care.
Act as a source of speciality expertise within the Directorate and across the Trust as appropriate.
To ensure that clinical and housekeeping practice follows policies/procedures designed to prevent hospital acquired infection.
Ensure the promotion and provision of health education for patients and their carers.
Actively promote and implement research and evidence based practice.
Assist in programmes of standard setting and audit to implement change that meets patient requirements and improves standards. Seek feedback from patients and carers.

Management Responsibilities

Participate in the recruitment process with the support of the Band 7 Team Leader.
Responsible for effective and efficient deployment of staff, planning appropriate skill mix in relation to workload and within the defined budget.
Promote good working relationships and collaborative working with the multi-disciplinary team, both within the Unit and the rest of the Trust.
In conjunction with the Head of Nursing/Matron contribute to service development and process redesign within or related to area of responsibility.
Contribute to professional and operational policy protocol and procedure development, within Critical Care.
Attend Shift Leaders and Unit meetings and participate in working parties to develop standards according to the Specifications for Critical Care.
Act as an effective role model and demonstrate effective organisational and leadership skills.
As a Charge Nurse/Sister adhere to the Shift Leader Responsibilities as per the Trusts Standards for Practice and Care.
Monitor the standards of cleanliness and catering within the clinical area and take action to rectify any problem areas.
Ensure that complaints and incidents are dealt with proactively. Investigate incidents and complaints and provide reports as required, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate associated action plans.
Ensure safe use of equipment, ascertaining that staffs are competent to operate Critical Care equipment and that the equipment is in safe working order.
Deputise for Team Leader in his/her absence.

Person Specification

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Significant experience post Critical Care course
Able to demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge
Effective working with multi-disciplinary teams

Desirable

Experienced at co-ordinating shifts

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Completed CC3N step 2 and 3 competency document
Hold recognised Critical Care Course or >5 years ICU experience
RGN Level 1 NMC registered

Desirable

Leadership / coaching qualification
Diploma / degree in Critical care
ILS/ALS

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Ashford & St Peter's Hospital NHS Trust, Guildford road, Chertsey, KT16 0PZ, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact: Matron, Anandha Muthusamy, anandha.muthusamy@nhs.net, 01932722991

Date posted: 27 October 2026

Closing date: 12 November 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £41,957 to £50,387 a year pa inc. HCAS- pro rata for part time (25 HOURS)