Sister / Charge Nurse Surgical High Dependency Unit

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established NHS hospital in London is seeking Band 6 Registered Nurses for its Surgical High Dependency Unit. This role offers an exciting opportunity to care for complex surgical patients while developing leadership skills in a supportive environment. The organization values excellence and innovation, providing flexible working options and a commitment to patient care. Join a team dedicated to delivering compassionate care and enhancing your professional journey in critical care. This is not just a job; it's a chance to make a significant impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Registered Nurses with leadership skills.
• Experience in HDU or critical care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding care for post-surgical patients requiring high dependency.
• Act as a professional role model and clinical teacher.

Skills

Patient Care

Leadership Skills

Clinical Teaching

Mentoring

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

HDU/Critical Care Course

Job description

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Sister / Charge Nurse Surgical High Dependency Unit, London

Client:

Barts Health NHS Trust

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

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 bedded 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, seeking a new challenge.

We support a modern, flexible career framework and offer opportunities to rotate to our level 3 critical care unit to broaden experience across the critical care spectrum.

Our organization is committed to delivering excellent patient care, valuing staff and patients, and supporting flexible working through team-based rostering.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide outstanding care, assess, plan, and deliver direct patient care for post-surgical patients requiring high dependency care, under supervision. They will act as a professional role model, clinical teacher, and mentor, and may assume overall responsibility of the unit as required, liaising with senior staff.

Working for our organisation

We aim to be a high-performing NHS hospital group renowned for excellence, innovation, and safe, compassionate care. We are committed to an inclusive, supportive working environment and flexible working options.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Further details are available in the full job description and person specification attached below.