Deputy Sister​/Charge Nurse- ICU

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated critical care practitioner to serve as a shift leader, ensuring safe and effective management of the Critical Care area.

As an independent practitioner, you must be capable of providing highly skilled nursing care to a wide range of critically ill patients and providing support, guidance, and clinical support to junior staff on duty.

As a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse, in conjunction with the Band 7 Sister, you will manage a team of nursing staff, identify education and professional development requirements, and manage performance and sickness within defined parameters.

• Maintain a high standard of patient-focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Provide assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept.
• Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information.
• Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient.
• Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct.
• Undertake duties on different wards/departments as and when required by service demands.
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures.

• 1st level registration – a degree in a health-related topic (or studying towards) is advantageous.
• Teaching certificate (or studying towards).
• Critical Care qualification or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of Critical Care nursing, along with experience contributing to change in nursing practice.
• Demonstrated good organisational skills, effective team working, and evidence of clinical and managerial leadership skills.

Participate as a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse in the overall management of the department by taking responsibility for specific projects within defined boundaries.

Assist in promoting a positive working and learning environment, supporting the personal and professional development of staff.

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, including generous benefits upon retirement, and a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18,000) for hard-to-fill positions where relocation would be expected.
• Various paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through partners.