Job summary
Ready to take charge of critical care and lead with confidence? As Sister / Charge Nurse in St Richards Hospitals Intensive Care Unit, you'll oversee a 10-bed ICU/HDU, delivering specialist support to critically ill patients and guiding a skilled multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities - This role offers the chance to fully utilise your critical care expertise, leadership skills, and clinical judgement in a setting that values autonomy and growth.
- You'll be trusted to shape service delivery, influence practice, and support staff development - all while making a meaningful difference to patients and families during their most vulnerable moments.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Main duties of the job
- Provide visible, effective leadership and clinical expertise within the Critical Care Unit, ensuring high standards of care are maintained across all shifts.
- Coordinate and manage the daily operational running of the unit, including bed allocation, staffing, and patient flow.
- Act as a role model, promoting professional standards and supporting the development of junior staff through supervision, teaching, and appraisal.
- Lead on clinical audits, incident reviews, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and service delivery.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic, patient-centred care and effective communication across services.
- Support the implementation of evidence-based practice and contribute to the development of clinical guidelines and protocols.
- Participate in recruitment, induction, and retention strategies to build a resilient and skilled workforce.
- Ensure compliance with Trust policies, regulatory standards, and safeguarding procedures.
- Deputise for the Matron or Lead Nurse as required, representing the unit at meetings and contributing to strategic planning.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and operational management of the unit.
- Support and mentor junior staff, promoting a culture of learning and development.
- Ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care delivery.
- Lead on quality improvement initiatives and contribute to service development.
- Collaborate with the wider MDT to ensure seamless patient care.
About You - Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
- Significant post-registration experience in critical care.
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice.
Benefits - Access to NHS pension scheme
- Opportunities for CPD and leadership training
- Employee wellbeing support
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and operational management of the unit.
- Support and mentor junior staff, promoting a culture of learning and development.
- Ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care delivery.
- Lead on quality improvement initiatives and contribute to service development.
- Collaborate with the wider MDT to ensure seamless patient care.
About You - Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
- Significant post-registration experience in critical care.
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice.
Benefits - Access to NHS pension scheme
- Opportunities for CPD and leadership training
- Employee wellbeing support
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing and Midwifery Council Or Health and Care Professionals Council registration
- Post registration qualification in Critical Care Nursing
- Substantial experience at Band 6 within critical care
- Mentorship course/ ENB 998 or equivalent
- Masters level or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of Informal and formal teaching experience
- Degree in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of involvement in practice development
Desirable
- Band 7 experience
- Experience of managing a team
- Leadership qualification
Communication
Essential
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Experience of ICCA system
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing and Midwifery Council Or Health and Care Professionals Council registration
- Post registration qualification in Critical Care Nursing
- Substantial experience at Band 6 within critical care
- Mentorship course/ ENB 998 or equivalent
- Masters level or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of Informal and formal teaching experience
- Degree in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of involvement in practice development
Desirable
- Band 7 experience
- Experience of managing a team
- Leadership qualification
Communication
Essential
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Experience of ICCA system
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
