Overview
Band 7 Critical Care Team Leader
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Critical Care Senior Sister/Charge Nurse at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The post holder must demonstrate advanced knowledge, skills and innovative practice in critical care.
Job details
Details Date posted: 11 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Job locations: Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Croesnewydd Road, Wrexham, LL13 7TD
Location notes: The post holder will work with the Matron in delivering nursing services to agreed quality standards, in accordance with agreed activity levels, within budget, and in line with the BCUHB Nursing Policies and Procedures and NMC Code of Practice, professional standards and guidance.
Main duties and responsibilities
The post holder will have delegated responsibilities and will work with the Matron in delivering nursing services to agreed quality standards, in accordance with agreed activity levels, within budget, and in line with the BCUHB Nursing Policies and Procedures and NMC Code of Practice, professional standards and guidance.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Qualifications
* First Level Nurse
* NMC current registration
* Evidence of post registration qualification to a minimum of Diploma level
* Critical Care Course (diploma or degree level)
* Willing to work towards a Nursing Degree, mentoring, teaching and assessing or equivalent
Desirable qualifications
* Management qualification
* Teaching qualification
* Advanced life support
Experience
* Significant appropriate management experience of acute/critical care nursing at a senior level
* Current relevant professional clinical experience in critical care
* Demonstrate evidence of change management and the successful implementation of innovation and new practice, and quality improvements
Desirable experience
* Teaching experience
Aptitude and abilities
* Able to effectively contribute to a team
* Demonstrate understanding of multi-disciplinary team working at senior level
* Able to work independently
* IT skills, e.g. email, MS Word, PAS, RADIS, Welsh clinical portal, Eroster and Safe Care
* Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
* Effective report writing skills
* Effective leadership skills
Desirable aptitudes
* Experienced in sound financial management
* Knowledge of national strategies related to sphere of nursing and current professional issues
* Knowledge of modernisation processes
Values
* Demonstrable qualities such as care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment
* Commitment to Organisational Values and PADR discussions
Other
* High personal standards of performance and professionalism
* Committed to continuous learning and improvement
* Proven ability to be a self starter, with high personal motivation and the ability to motivate and inspire team players
Disclosures and registrations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; submission for Disclosure to the DBS is required.
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.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Croesnewydd Road, Wrexham, LL13 7TD
Employer website: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/
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