Senior CCU Nurse Lead – Critical Care & Complex Wounds

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist NHS hospital is seeking a Critical Care Nurse to join their 5 bedded Critical Care Unit in East Grinstead, UK. The role requires at least 2 years of experience in Critical Care and entails responsibilities such as leading team shifts, supporting juniors, and attending multidisciplinary meetings. The hospital offers training and professional development opportunities for nurses. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, communication skills, and a passion for high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of critical care experience.
• Experience in complex wound management.
• Management & leadership training.

Responsibilities

• Supporting junior staff.
• Leading the team on a shift by shift basis.
• Reviewing staffing.
• Taking referrals.
• Bed management within unit.
• Attending MDT meetings and meetings with family members.

Skills

Prioritising/ leadership skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

IT literate

Education

NMC registered adult nurse

Mentorship course/ supporting learners in practice course

Adult ALS/ILS course

Job description

A specialist NHS hospital is seeking a Critical Care Nurse to join their 5 bedded Critical Care Unit in East Grinstead, UK. The role requires at least 2 years of experience in Critical Care and entails responsibilities such as leading team shifts, supporting juniors, and attending multidisciplinary meetings. The hospital offers training and professional development opportunities for nurses. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, communication skills, and a passion for high-quality patient care.