Sister/Charge Nurse - Intensive Care Unit

NHS; Torquay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Sister/Charge Nurse to lead a dynamic nursing team in the Intensive Care Unit. This role offers the opportunity to coordinate patient care, support team development, and ensure high standards of clinical practice. The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate qualification in Intensive Care, effective leadership skills, and a passion for patient care. Join a collaborative multidisciplinary team committed to delivering exceptional healthcare and supporting patients on their journey to recovery. This is a chance to make a significant impact in a vital healthcare setting.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for CPD

Peer support

Supervision

Qualifications

• Postgraduate diploma or degree in Intensive Care is essential.
• Mentorship or teaching qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shifts and maintain a calm professional attitude.
• Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate patient care.

Skills

Clinical expertise in caring for critically unwell patients

Effective leadership

Clear communication

Decision-making under pressure

Education

Postgraduate diploma/degree in Intensive Care

Mentorship/Teaching qualification

Leadership experience

Job description

Job summary

As a Sister/Charge Nurse, you will provide day-to-day leadership to the nursing team, facilitating the efficient working of the multidisciplinary team to assess care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate programmes of care.

This role involves coordinating the running of the Intensive Care Unit, working collaboratively to ensure a good patient journey, and supporting and developing team members. Support and education in managing the acutely unwell patient will be delivered at ward level when working in the Outreach role.

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated nurse to join our service. In return, we offer excellent opportunities for CPD, peer support, and supervision.

If you have proven relevant expertise, can demonstrate ongoing professional development, and are enthusiastic and a good team member, we welcome your application.

For more information or an informal visit, please contact: Peggy Christie, Critical Care Matron, [e-mail] - Tel [phone]

Main duties of the job

• Coordinate shifts while maintaining a calm and professional attitude.
• Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate patient care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of care and meet patient needs.
• Provide clinical advice, training, education, and support to patients, relatives, and colleagues.
• Promote a safe clinical environment for patients, carers, visitors, and staff, complying with Trust policies and guidelines.

About us

The Intensive Care Unit is a fourteen-bed unit admitting level 2 and 3 patients requiring complex care, supporting their rehabilitation within the unit and on their journey home.

The multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to meet patient needs compassionately and to a high standard, aiming to help patients achieve their optimal health post-critical illness or ensure a peaceful death.

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Date posted: 02 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £35,392 to £42,618 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 388-7142012-NMC

Job locations: Torbay Hospital, Lowes Bridge, Torquay, TQ2 7AA

Job description

Full vacancy details can be found in the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please ensure your supporting information addresses the role requirements and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Postgraduate diploma/degree in Intensive Care
• Mentorship/Teaching qualification
• Leadership experience

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Leadership training

Knowledge and Skills (Essential)

• Clinical expertise in caring for level 3 critically unwell adults and children
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and clinical risk
• Understanding of safe care standards and staffing levels
• Knowledge of Outreach services

Knowledge and Skills (Desirable)

• Experience with HR management, budget awareness, research, and versatile communication skills for effective MDT communication

Additional Knowledge (Essential)

• Understanding of Outreach purpose and direction
• Leadership responsibilities, clinical governance, health and safety, staffing, conflict management

Additional Knowledge (Desirable)

• HR, budget management, negotiation, advanced communication, research awareness

Skills (Essential)

• Effective leadership, reliable decision-making under pressure

Skills (Desirable)

• Recruitment, change management experience

Communication Skills (Essential)

• Clear, effective communication, teamwork, initiative, work/life balance

Additional requirements

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and current UK professional registration. For more details, visit the NHS Careers website.