Sister​/Charge Nurse General Intensive Care Unit

Job Summary

12 month secondment posts have become available on the General Intensive Care Unit at the Leeds General Infirmary.

The jobholder will play an essential role assisting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse with the 24-hour continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the ward / department. They will contribute to the provision of professional, clinical, managerial leadership and supervision for the nursing team.

The jobholder is responsible for helping to develop and maintain a ward or department’s philosophy that has the patient at the centre of compassionate safe and quality care delivery. By assisting with managing the administrative and financial aspects of the ward, the jobholder will support the cost-effective use of resources.

As an experienced nurse the jobholder will assist in co-ordinating activities on the ward or department ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support to qualified and unqualified nurses within the ward/dept. He/she will play a key role in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

L06/L07 General Critical Care General Critical Care Unit is a 14 bedded multi-specialty unit providing Critical Care for both Intensive Care and High Dependency patients. General Critical Care forms part of the Major Trauma Centre at Leeds Teaching Hospitals and provides specialist care for ENT, Maxillofacial, Vascular, Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopaedic and Major Trauma patients. Adult Critical Care consists of 5 critical care units, 2 at St James’ Hospital (General Critical Care and Surgical-Oncology Critical Care), and 3 units at Leeds General Infirmary (Cardiac Critical Care, General Critical Care and Neurosurgical Critical Care).

Adult Critical Care is committed to embedding good equality and diversity practice so that our organisation is an inclusive, welcoming, and inspiring place to work, regardless of age, disability, trans identity or history, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. If you would like any further details regarding the Critical Care Unit for this post, please contact the Recruiting Manager.

The successful candidate will play an essential role assisting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse with the 24-hour continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the ward / department. They will be expected to work clinically within the multi-disciplinary team, maintain high standards of practice, while supporting staff on a shift-by-shift basis and provide clinical leadership in decision making. The jobholder is responsible for helping to develop and maintain a ward or department’s philosophy that has the patient at the centre of compassionate safe and quality care delivery.

Through assisting with managing the administrative and financial aspects of the ward, the jobholder will support the cost-effective use of resources.

• Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for children’s areas (Level 1 or
  2)
• Be in possession of a post graduate certificate in Critical Care (Steps 2/3 or equivalent course relevant to specialty) (see attached addendum)
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
• Evidence of continued professional development

• Significant post registration experience at staff nurse level or equivalent working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues
• Local and national nursing agenda

• Compassionate and caring
• Capable of lateral thinking
• Motivator of self and others
• Assertive, courageous, flexible & adaptable

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

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Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

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