Overview
Do you want to be apart of a caring and friendly team, where you\'ll receive support and further training? Walsall NHS Trust Critical Care Unit have an excellent opportunity for a band 6 Sister/charge nurse to join our dedicated team.
We\'re a busy 18 bedded intensive care unit that delivers care to all patients in Walsall and the surrounding areas.
The post holder, in conjunction with Senior Sisters and the Matron, will work to deliver, develop and maintain a working team approach in a progressive clinical learning environment.
Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be expected to have an extensive post registration within critical care back ground. Essential to the post is the Critical Care Course, to which the post holder should possess at least 18 months experience post course. The post holder should have leadership and managerial qualities, other senior management experience maybe of advantage, including the possession mentorship course (ENB 988) or equivalent. The person should have excellent communication skill, be able to teach and mentor junior nursing staff and students, a commitment to team working and the ability to work effectively with the MDT to provide high standard of care safely to all patients. You will be working closely with the Senior Sister in order to provide high standards of care and patient experience. The post holder will be expected to work within ICU as part of their role, responsibilities and development plan. You will be expected to follow policy and adhere to the NMC code at all times.
Note: The post holder should have an extensive post-registration background in critical care and hold or be willing to obtain required qualifications and mentorship credentials as described above.
Benefits and Additional Information
* Discounts for staff both locally and nationally
* NHS pension scheme
* Learning and development opportunities which include; Advanced Life Support training; Management and Leadership course; Arterial blood gas training; Involvement in management and leadership tasks
* Paid annual leave
* Health and wellbeing support
* The VIVUP and blue light discount
Other Details
Please see Job description and Person specification. Applicants should note that if successful at interview, the offer of appointment would be subject to vetting procedures undertaken by the Criminal Records Bureau, referencing & OH clearance. If you would like to meet the team, arrange an informal visit or for further information you can contact either SCN Ian Lisseman or SR Fiona Stevenson on Extension 6606 or 3015.
This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Oct 2025
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