Job summary
As a Sister/Charge Nurse, you will provide day-to-day leadership to the nursing team, facilitating the efficient working of the multidisciplinary team to assess care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate programmes of care.
This role involves coordinating the running of the Intensive Care Unit, working collaboratively to ensure a good patient journey, and supporting and developing team members. Support and education in managing the acutely unwell patient will be delivered at ward level when working in the Outreach role.
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated nurse to join our service. In return, we offer excellent opportunities for CPD, peer support, and supervision.
If you have proven relevant expertise, can demonstrate ongoing professional development, and are enthusiastic and a good team member, we welcome your application.
For more information or an informal visit, please contact: Peggy Christie, Critical Care Matron, p.christie@nhs.net - Tel 01803 655196
Main duties of the job
* Coordinate shifts while maintaining a calm and professional attitude.
* Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate patient care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of care and meet patient needs.
* Provide clinical advice, training, education, and support to patients, relatives, and colleagues.
* Promote a safe clinical environment for patients, carers, visitors, and staff, complying with Trust policies and guidelines.
About us
The Intensive Care Unit is a fourteen-bed unit admitting level 2 and 3 patients requiring complex care, supporting their rehabilitation within the unit and on their journey home.
The multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to meet patient needs compassionately and to a high standard, aiming to help patients achieve their optimal health post-critical illness or ensure a peaceful death.
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Date posted: 02 May 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £35,392 to £42,618 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 388-7142012-NMC
Job locations: Torbay Hospital, Lowes Bridge, Torquay, TQ2 7AA
Job description
Full vacancy details can be found in the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please ensure your supporting information addresses the role requirements and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)
* Postgraduate diploma/degree in Intensive Care
* Mentorship/Teaching qualification
* Leadership experience
Qualifications (Desirable)
* Leadership training
Knowledge and Skills (Essential)
* Clinical expertise in caring for level 3 critically unwell adults and children
* Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and clinical risk
* Understanding of safe care standards and staffing levels
* Knowledge of Outreach services
Knowledge and Skills (Desirable)
* Experience with HR management, budget awareness, research, and versatile communication skills for effective MDT communication
Additional Knowledge (Essential)
* Understanding of Outreach purpose and direction
* Leadership responsibilities, clinical governance, health and safety, staffing, conflict management
Additional Knowledge (Desirable)
* HR, budget management, negotiation, advanced communication, research awareness
Skills (Essential)
* Effective leadership, reliable decision-making under pressure
Skills (Desirable)
* Recruitment, change management experience
Communication Skills (Essential)
* Clear, effective communication, teamwork, initiative, work/life balance
Additional requirements
This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and current UK professional registration. For more details, visit the NHS Careers website.
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