Junior Sister​/Charge Nurse; Critical Care

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 26 February 2026

This Vacancy is only available to current employees of STSFT.

As a Senior Critical Care Nurse you will be responsible for the supervision, support and educationof junior staff members of the ICCU team. You will be accountable for ensuring that agreed professional standards are reflected in clinical practice and be responsible for the provision of highly-specialist expertise/advice to nursing,medical and other support staff working within the Unit. You will also be responsible for assisting the ICCU Co-ordinator with the day-to-day management of a team ofstaff.

You will therefore need to be flexible to help meet the challenges of managing change to the delivery of Critical Care Services across both our sites within the Trust.

To supervise, support and educatejunior members of the ICCU team, acting as a role model.

To be responsible and accountable for the safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for all patients in the ICCU.

To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.

To be able to demonstrate skills and competence required to care forlevel 2 and level 3 ICCU patients by completion of National Competency Framework for Registered Nurses in Adult Critical Care.

Support ward/department manager to ensure organisationalgoals/objectives are met within ICCU.

To participate in rotation onto Critical Care Outreach Team.

To participate in the delivery of renal replacement therapy (RRT), andto support the training, supervision and assessment of nurses undergoing RRTtraining in collaboration with the RRT Clinical Educator.

To assist the ICCU Team Leader with the appraisal and development ofjunior team members.

To manage patient care in the absence of theICCU Co-ordinator.

When taking charge of the Ward/Department, or in the absence of the ICCU Co-ordinator, is directly responsible for ensuring that clinical,professional and cleanliness standards are maintained in the entireward/department.

To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources.

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our work forces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
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To be responsible and accountable for the safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for all patients in ICCU / ICU.

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

• Degree in Nursing studies or healthcare-related subject or evidence of currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
• Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Completion of National Competency Framework for Registered Nurses in…