Senior Staff Nurse/ Charge Nurse /Sister - Intensive Care, Band 6
Site: West Middlesex (Occasional Chelsea site)
The West Middlesex Hospital Intensive Care Unit comprise of a combination of Level two and Level Intensive Care beds. We care for a broad range of critically ill patients and offer a friendly and supportive working environment were education is seen as a priority.
This is an exciting opportunity for nurses with experience in intensive care: You will have completed your intensive care course, have experience of supporting learners and be keen to pursue your career in intensive care.
The band 6 role focuses upon the development of nurses, involvement in project work before moving on to develop skills in coordinating of our general intensive care unit. You will be given a structured education plan to meet your individual needs to help you to continue to develop as an intensive care nurse.
The post holder will be clearly identifiable senior clinical staff member, and team leader. They will be a role model for expert clinical care, and lead on specific projects / management functions as delegated by the Sister / Charge Nurse. They will role model the identified Trust values at all times.
In general settings, they will be the assigned deputy for their manager, generally known as a Junior Sister / Charge Nurse, coordinating clinical, managerial and education requirements of the area, and being a role model for team members, whilst delivering and overseeing high standards of care.
In specialist settings, they will have a significant level of specialist clinical knowledge and expertise in the clinical functions of care delivery. They will provide advice and guidance also, and generally be known as a senior staff nurse.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Amanda Dixon Job title: Matron Email address: Telephone number:
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