Sister/Charge Nurse - ICU
Job Description
Job summary
To work as an expert practitioner who is responsible for thedelivery of patient focused care, which address thecomplex and changing health and wellbeing needs of critically illpatients and their families. Their expertise will ensure efficient collaboration with departments outside of the ICU including external authorities. The post holder will demonstrate excellentcommunication and leadership skills, and take responsibility for theday-to-day line management of the team for which he / she isresponsible.
Main duties of the job
The post holder under the leadership of the Matron has a continuing responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of the Intensive Care Unit. He/she will ensure the delivery of a high quality, evidence-based and cost-effective service for patients and their families. Combining clinical expertise with innovative, dynamic nursing leadership the post holder will manage a designated team of ICU staff in their professional and practice development.
About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Good general education
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Recognised course in Teaching and Assessing in practice
- Degree in Nursing Evidence of further continued professional development
- Accredited critical care course
Desirable
- ENB 998/SLICE/mentorship or Equivalent
- Management Course desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Strong experience as a Band 6
- Excellent post registration Experience
- Previous experience as shift/team leader
- Experience of teaching students, HCA's and qualified staff
- Experience in staff appraisals and personal development plans
- Competence in expanded role practices such as haemofiltration and haemodynamic monitoring
Desirable
- Experience of clinical supervision
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work required shift pattern and special circumstances
- Awareness of government led and professional issues relating to nursing/ patient care.
- Highly motivated and ability to motivate others
- Knowledge of evidence based research and practice.
- Computer skills including the ability to use Microsoft word and other health related databases
- Good time management skills and attendance record
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Managerial and leadership skills.
- Ability to resolve conflict/dispute in a nonconfrontational manner
- The ability to undertake reflective thinking on own practice.
Desirable
- Demonstrate an awareness of clinical governance and risk management and how this affects their role and the department.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Employer's website
https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
