Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse – Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (Band 6)
Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic intensive care nurse to join our dynamic Cardiac Intensive Care nursing team. Our Cardiac Intensive Care Unit specialises in nurse led fast track recovery for elective and emergency cardiac surgery patients undergoing CABG, valve replacement and aortic dissection repair. The Unit is busy, dynamic and requires nurses that enjoy working in a fast paced and exciting environment. The unit also supports patients who require level 3 on-going critical care interventions in the post-operative period.
We are looking for an individual who can manage and organise their time whilst leading a team. This post offers an excellent career progression opportunity for an experienced intensive care nurse. As the CICU Deputy Sister / Charge nurse, you will be supervising the team and the quality of care delivered in the Unit, and coordinating the patients flow from theatres into CICU, and from CICU to the ward. You will act as an excellent role model, clinical practitioner and promote professional practice.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route; however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25,000), and any role‑specific criteria.
Responsibilities
* Plan, provide and evaluate skilled evidence based care to support and facilitate the delivery of high quality, individualised care for L2 & L3 critically ill patients and their relatives/carers without supervision and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
* Lead and direct the nursing care of other junior nurses, students and HCA’s to maintain a high standard of excellent nursing care.
* Progress towards undertaking the shift leader role under the guidance of the nominated Team Leader and the Cardiac Surgery Clinical Educator.
* Support and develop colleagues by mentoring and assessing their skills and to promote clinical education.
* Be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of a particular staff group and undertake performance developmental reviews/ appraisals.
* Fulfil Local / Trust requirements in specified audit / project work.
* Act as a clinical role model and leader for all members of staff providing daily unit management, continuity of care and a high standard of excellent nursing care.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Anna Gesicka
Job title: CICU Lead
Email address: anna.gesicka@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01273664467
Name: Marita Lonnqvist
Job title: CICU Lead
Email address: marita.lonnquist@nhs.net
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