Sister / Charge Nurse Critical Care Unit

NHS; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading orthopaedic hospital in Oswestry is seeking a qualified Critical Care Nurse to provide clinical leadership and support in nursing care. You will work with a dedicated team focusing on patient well-being and professional development. Candidates are expected to have at least 2 years of post-registration critical care experience. This is a part-time, permanent role offering competitive remuneration.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Outstanding facilities

Qualifications

• Proven experience at Deputy level in critical care.
• 2 years post registration critical care experience or equivalent.
• Ability to foster relationships among care teams.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the total provision and direction of nursing care in the absence of the Unit Manager.
• Empower nursing staff and allied health professionals.
• Promote excellence in clinical practice and facilitate communication.

Skills

Communication

Team management

Adaptability

Advanced life support skills

Education

Registered Nurse

Critical Care post reg module

Job description

Job summary

For this critical care post we require someone with motivation, enthusiasm, and a high standard of care. Performing a key clinical and leadership function, you will provide extensive clinical assessment, advice, support and education to clinical staff caring for critically ill patients, including responsibility for identifying patients who require active treatment.

** Please note we have no access to OSCE support courses, and nurses pending registration are welcome to apply but must be able to evidence that they have a satisfied the NMC Objective Structured Clinical Examination Test of Competence.** *

Main duties of the job

A qualified professional, you will have proven experiences at Deputy level in a critical care setting, and your experiences include leading a team, mentoring and coaching, and audit/research. You will have excellent communication skills, able to foster relationships between clinicians, allied health care professionals, patients and relatives. You will also have a transformational leadership style, excellent presentation skills and the ability to serve as an effective role model. 2 years post registration critical care experience or equivalent essential

About us

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

Details Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

224-PA20250502735

Job locations

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital

Twmpath Lane

Oswestry

SY10 7AG

Job description Job responsibilities

In the absence of the Unit Manager is responsible for the total provision, organisation and direction of the nursing care.

Acts as a resource within the specialism of Critical Care. Empowers the nursing staff and other allied health care professionals to develop the highest possible levels of clinical skill and facilitates communication within all care groups.

Utilising the Units resources to promote excellence in practice and promotes and expedites quality issues relevant to the service delivery

See attached Job description for further information

Job description Job responsibilities

In the absence of the Unit Manager is responsible for the total provision, organisation and direction of the nursing care.

Acts as a resource within the specialism of Critical Care. Empowers the nursing staff and other allied health care professionals to develop the highest possible levels of clinical skill and facilitates communication within all care groups.

Utilising the Units resources to promote excellence in practice and promotes and expedites quality issues relevant to the service delivery

See attached Job description for further information

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• RN. Practice supervisor. Evidence of continued learning.

Desirable

• Critical Care post reg module.

Experience Essential

• 2 years post reg experience in Critical care nursing

Desirable

• acute nursing

Skills Essential

• Ability to adapt to changing pressures of work

Desirable

• Advanced life Support skills

Knowledge Essential

• Good communication skills and ability to work within and manage a team. Maintaining Professional development

Trust values Essential

• Friendly, Caring, Excellence, Professional and Respect

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• RN. Practice supervisor. Evidence of continued learning.

Desirable

• Critical Care post reg module.

Experience Essential

• 2 years post reg experience in Critical care nursing

Desirable

• acute nursing

Skills Essential

• Ability to adapt to changing pressures of work

Desirable

• Advanced life Support skills

Knowledge Essential

• Good communication skills and ability to work within and manage a team. Maintaining Professional development

Trust values Essential

• Friendly, Caring, Excellence, Professional and Respect

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital

Twmpath Lane

Oswestry

SY10 7AG

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital

Twmpath Lane

Oswestry

SY10 7AG

Employer's website

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