Senior sister/charge nurse

Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 26 June 2026

Job responsibilities

Unit Senior Sister/Charge Nurse for a 36 bedded Critical Care Unit, working as Unit Co‑ordinator and holding unit management responsibilities.

Facilitate innovative and evidence‑based nursing/midwifery practice through professional leadership and support the clinical team.

Act as a credible and professional role model, encouraging and empowering staff to develop both personally and professionally to reach their maximum potential.

Liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team, facilitating a collaborative approach to patient care. Report directly to the Matron.

Manage the unit, ensuring effective communication with patients, staff and carers using appropriate strategies to overcome barriers to understanding.

Assess and interpret specialist acute and other patient conditions, initiating actions as appropriate. Investigate and respond to accidents, complaints, serious untoward incidents and other significant events, completing root cause analysis on time and ensuring resulting action plans are implemented and evaluated.

Maintain appropriate systems for the safe and timely admission and discharge of patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC Registration
• Degree in Nursing or evidence of academic ability at degree level
• Post‑registration Critical Care Course
• Mentorship course or equivalent
• Masters studies

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years post registration experience in Critical Care including 2 years in a leadership role
• Evidence of leadership experience
• Evidence of quality improvement

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for any previous criminal convictions.

Address

Critical Care Unit, University Hospital of North Midlands