Senior Sister/Charge Nurse Critical Care

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Dreenhill; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health organization in Wales is seeking an experienced Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse for its Intensive Care Unit at Withybush General Hospital. The role involves leading the ICU team, managing nursing skill mix, and providing clinical leadership in a dynamic critical care environment. Ideal candidates should possess critical care qualifications, NMC registration, and strong leadership skills. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable. This is a fixed-term position for 18 months.

Qualifications

• Managerial experience in Intensive Care Unit (ITU).
• Proven leadership skills in a clinical setting.
• Ability to provide specialist clinical advice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ICU team ensuring effective patient care.
• Manage nursing skill mix and provide leadership.
• Support staff development in a high-pressure environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical expertise

Team development

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Critical Care Qualification

NMC Registration

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the ICU team, ensuring safe, individualised, and effective patient care.
• Manage the nursing skill mix and provide clinical leadership.
• Support staff development and maintain high standards under pressure.
• Demonstrate effective communication and calm decision-making in complex situations.
• Provide highly specialist advice and clinical leadership to support and develop the nursing team within the department and specialty.
• Work in conjunction with the Senior Nurse Manager to develop and review standards of direct nursing care, based on research evidence and audit outcomes.
• Ensure agreed standards of care are consistently delivered to patients.
• Maintain a safe environment for staff and patients.
• Offer specialist clinical advice within the multidisciplinary team and support services.
• Promote and maintain good working relationships across the multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all relevant Health Board policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Role details

• An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic nurse to join the Intensive Care Unit at Withybush General Hospital as a Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse. This is a fixed-term/secondment post for 18 months, offering a chance to lead and develop within a dynamic critical care environment.
• Managerial experience in ITU.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Critical Care Qualification.
• NMC Registration.
• Ideal Candidate: Motivated and professional leader.
• Committed to continuous improvement and responsive to change.
• Strong communicator with a supportive approach to team development.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About Hywel Dda University Health Board

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services