Deputy Sister/ Deputy Charge Nurse - ICU Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse for their Intensive Care Unit. This role offers the chance to lead a team in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill patients. With opportunities for personal and professional development, you will be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions. Join a committed team that strives to make a difference in patient care while enjoying the benefits of a flexible work environment and NHS perks. If you are passionate about critical care and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

NHS discount schemes

Health and wellbeing services

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have Critical Care experience and completed relevant courses.
• Ability to manage and lead nursing teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of the ICU units as a shift leader.
• Supervise and deliver direct patient care on the ICU.

Skills

Critical Care Nursing

Mentorship

Leadership

Patient Care

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Post Registration Course in Critical Care Nursing

Recognized Mentorship Course

Job description

Deputy Sister/ Deputy Charge Nurse - ICU Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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We are looking for a highly motivated, energetic, experienced and enthusiastic nurse to join our intensive care team. Due to a recent promotion we have a full time band 6 deputy sister/charge nurse post available on our Stoke Mandeville Hospital Intensive Care Unit.

Our Intensive Care Units have 12 beds at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, which admits medicine/ surgical/ burns/ spinal/ trauma patients, and an 8 bedded ICU at Wycombe Hospital caring for medicine/ cardiology/ stroke and surgical patients. There would be an expectation that you would rotate to both units.

Our team is committed to delivering high quality, evidence-based care, which focuses on the individual needs of the patients and their relatives. You will take charge of the units as a shift leader and work closely with the Multidisciplinary Team. You will also have the opportunity and support to develop your own practice and that of others; you could really make a difference and be part of the future.

You must have Critical Care experience and have successfully completed post registration courses in Critical Care Nursing /equivalent as well as a recognised mentorship course. You will be required to rotate between both sites.

Our nurses are highly valued and our Critical Care units are supported by established practice development teams. You will be encouraged to develop your leadership skills in a structured and well supported way.

The post holder will possess clinical expertise and will supervise and deliver direct patient care on the ICU.

He/she will also manage the ICU on a shift-by-shift basis developing an awareness of strategic management.

In collaboration with their Team Leader assist in the management of a team of nurses.

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, youll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

Were committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.

Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

Ourvisionis to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Ourmissionis to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

Ourcarevalues are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on quoting the vacancy reference number.

This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Apr 2025

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