Sister / Charge Nurse Surgical High Dependency Unit

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in London is seeking a Sister / Charge Nurse for their Surgical High Dependency Unit. The ideal candidate will be a motivated Band 6 Registered Nurse, ready to provide exceptional care and lead a team in a dynamic environment. This role offers opportunities for professional development and rotation to critical care units, fostering a flexible and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Seeking Band 6 Registered Nurses with leadership skills or experience in HDU.
• Opportunities for rotation to level 3 critical care unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding care for post-surgical patients requiring high dependency care.
• Assume overall responsibility of the unit as required.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Sister / Charge Nurse Surgical High Dependency Unit

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The Royal London Hospital is looking to recruit Band 6 nurses to join our critical care and surgical teams on our Surgical High Dependency Unit.

This is a 12-bed high dependency unit caring for complex elective surgical patients from multiple specialties including Neuro, Trauma, Hepatobiliary, Colorectal, Gynae-Oncology, Vascular, ENT, and Maxillo-Facial.

We seek enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Registered Nurses, either at the start of developing leadership skills post-HDU/critical care course or with Band 6 experience in HDU, looking for a new challenge.

We are committed to developing a modern and flexible career framework within this evolving service. Opportunities include rotation to our level 3 critical care unit to expand your knowledge across the critical care spectrum.

Our organization is dedicated to delivering excellent patient care and values its staff and patients. We support flexible working through team-based rostering and are signed up to the NHS People Promise.

The post holder will provide outstanding care in line with the Trust’s WeCare values, assess, plan, and deliver direct patient care for post-surgical patients requiring high dependency care under supervision, act as a professional role model, and participate in education and training of staff.

They will also assume overall responsibility of the unit as required, liaising with the Matron and Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.

Barts Health NHS hospitals aim to be a high-performing group renowned for excellence, innovation, and safe, compassionate care. We promote an inclusive environment and support flexible working.

For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Andreia Soares Wood
Job title: Matron
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]