ITU Sister / Charge Nurse - Band 7

HCA Healthcare UK; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private healthcare provider in London is seeking an experienced ITU Sister / Charge Nurse to manage a high-quality critical care unit. You will guide a multidisciplinary team, ensuring excellent care from admission to discharge for critically ill patients. The role requires NMC registration, leadership experience, and advanced clinical skills. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days holiday each year

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Corporate staff discount

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Discounts with over 800 retailers

Qualifications

• Current experience in an ITU/ICU setting with proven leadership.
• Strong decision-making skills in critical situations.
• Mentorship training or teaching experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the multidisciplinary team in the critical care environment.
• Ensure high-quality, evidence-based nursing care for critically ill patients.
• Drive audits and service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Clinical reasoning

Motivation of team

Advanced assessment

Teaching experience

Education

NMC registration as a qualified nurse in the UK

60 Critical Care Credits

Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification

Job description

Overview

ITU Sister / Charge Nurse - Band 7 (Critical Care)

Location: The Princess Grace Hospital, London

Department: Intensive Care Unit (Critical Care)

Salary: Competitive + Shift Enhancement + Benefits

Role and responsibilities

As a Band 7 ITU Sister/Charge Nurse, you will take on a pivotal leadership role within our Critical Care Unit. You\'ll provide expert clinical guidance, manage complex care packages, and ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality, evidence-based nursing care from admission through to discharge. You will lead and support junior nurses and multidisciplinary colleagues, oversee the efficient use of resources, and collaborate closely with other departments to ensure seamless patient care. You\'ll also drive audits, research, and service improvement initiatives, while playing an active role in educating staff in both theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for managing critically ill patients. Upholding professional standards and engaging in continuous development will be central to your success in this role.

Our state-of-the-art 9-bed Intensive Care Unit is designed to deliver Level 3 care, featuring four open bays, four private side rooms, and a dedicated negative pressure room. We specialise in managing complex elective surgical cases, including spinal, colorectal, DIEP flap reconstruction, VATS, nephrectomy, and advanced gynaecological procedures. In collaboration with our Urgent Care Centre and Acute Medicine Ward, we also care for a wide range of complex medical patients.

Our Critical Care Outreach Team plays a vital role in ensuring patient safety and continuity of care across the hospital. From comprehensive step-down reviews to rapid response for deteriorating patients, we are committed to delivering excellence beyond the ICU. Education and development are at the heart of our culture—we actively share our expertise and provide upskilling opportunities to staff across the hospital.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you\'ll bring

• Current experience working in an ITU/ICU setting, with proven leadership and in-charge responsibilities
• NMC registration as a qualified nurse in the UK
• 60 Critical Care Credits, demonstrating advanced clinical knowledge and commitment to professional development
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification, with strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
• Ability to lead, manage, and motivate a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced critical care environment
• Advanced assessment qualification (desirable)
• Mentorship training or teaching experience (desirable)

Benefits

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

What\'s next: If you meet the above requirements and are ready to join a world-class private hospital team, apply to this role before the closing date.