Senior Sister​/Charge Nurse

Senior Sister/Charge Nurse Band 7

Employer:

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, Site:
Critical Care Unit, University Hospital of North Midlands, Town:
Stoke on Trent. Salary: £49,387 – £56,515 per annum. Closing date: 26/06/2026 23:59.

Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to lead a 36‑bed critical care unit, acting as Unit Co‑ordinator and overseeing unit management responsibilities.

• Facilitate evidence‑based nursing and mid‑wifery practice across the multidisciplinary team.
• Serve as a credible professional role model, encouraging personal and professional development.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Report directly to the Matron and manage day‑to‑day operational duties.
• Exchange verbal and written information with patients, staff and carers with tact and diplomacy.
• Assess and pre‑treat specialist patients, initiating appropriate actions and investigating urgent clinical conditions.
• Complete root cause analysis promptly, ensuring action plans are implemented and evaluated.
• Ensure appropriate systems are in place for safe admissions and timely discharges.

• NMC Registration.
• Degree in Nursing or equivalent academic qualification.
• Post‑registration Critical Care Course.
• Mentorship course or equivalent.
• Masters study or degree (desirable).

• Minimum 3 years post‑registration experience in Critical Care, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Evidence of leadership experience.
• Evidence of quality improvement initiatives.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Eligibility:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.