Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse, ITU

Tabasco Event; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A unique opportunity has opened for an experienced Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to join the progressive Nursing Team at Tabasco Event for the Intensive Care Unit. The role involves overseeing clinical management, ensuring safety and effectiveness in patient care while fostering professional development. Join a dedicated team focused on high-quality care in a supportive environment with the backing of a comprehensive education system.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement

On-site Nurseries

On-site staff cafes

On-site parking

Support in career development

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Significant experience post Critical Care course.
• Experience in managing critically ill patients.
• Effective working with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for clinical management of ICU on shifts.
• Conduct staff appraisals and support team development.
• Ensure delivery of evidence-based patient care.

Skills

Advanced clinical knowledge

Effective team collaboration

Leadership skills

Education

RGN Level 1 NMC registered

Critical Care Course

CC3N step 2 and 3 competency

Job description

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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.

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

• 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 serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• On-site Nurseries
• On-site staff cafes
• On-site parking
• Support in career development
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
  
  

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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

Details

Date posted

12 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,617 to £48,778 a year pa inc. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

323-NM9172-GK

Job locations

Ashford & St Peter's Hospital NHS Trust

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

Job Description

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 the 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.
  
  

Job description

Job responsibilities

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
  
  

Essential

Qualifications and Training

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

Desirable

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

Person Specification

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Completed CC3N step 2 and 3 competency document
• Hold recognised Critical Care Course and 3 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).

Additional information

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

Employer's website

https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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

Employer's website

https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals

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