Job summary
Expected Shortlisting
Date
19/03/2026
Planned Interview
Date
26/03/2026
J54
Lincoln Intensive Care Unit
1
x Substantive & 1 x Secondment post available
Our
Critical Care Unit is a 23-bedded, general intensive care facility providing
Level 2 and Level 3 support for a wide range of critically ill patients. The
unit delivers specialist care for patients with complex medical and surgical
needs, including those requiring respiratory support, cancer-related care,
and recovery following major and specialist surgical procedures.
We
provide advanced critical care for patients undergoing liver and renal
transplantation, and other high-risk surgical interventions.
Please
refer to the job description and additional addendum supporting documents for
further information.
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will be expected to work clinically within the
multi-disciplinary team, maintain high standards of practice while supporting
staff on a shift-by-shift basis and provide clinical leadership in decision
making.
Due
to the unique specialist care that is required for effective and safe patient
care, the post holder must be able to respond robustly and timely to the
ever-increasing demands and challenges that our critical care units (and
wider CSU teams) bring. This includes supporting and mentoring our newer and
more junior team members who may not always have experience in critical care.
Please
refer to the job description and additional addendum supporting documents for
further information.
About us
Adult
Critical Care consists of 5 critical care units, 2 at St James Hospital
(General Critical Care and Surgical-Oncology Critical Care), and 3 units at
Leeds General Infirmary (Cardiac Critical Care, General Critical Care and
Neurosurgical Critical Care).
Adult
Critical Care is committed to embedding good equality and diversity practice
so that our organisation is an inclusive, welcoming, and inspiring place to
work, regardless of age, disability, trans identity or history, marital
status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
If
you would like any further details regarding the Critical Care Unit for this
post, please contact the Recruiting Manager.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE/SUMMARY
The
jobholder will play an essential role assisting the Senior Sister/Charge
Nurse with the 24-hour continuing responsibility for the effective and
efficient management of the ward / department. They will contribute to the provision of
professional, clinical, managerial leadership and supervision for the nursing
team. The jobholder is responsible for
helping to develop and maintain a ward or departments philosophy that has the
patient at the centre of compassionate safe and quality care delivery. By assisting with managing the
administrative and financial aspects of the ward, the jobholder will support
the cost-effective use of resources.
As
an experienced nurse the jobholder will assist in co-ordinating activities on
the ward or department ensuring effective communication is maintained at all
times, providing support to qualified and unqualified nurses within the
ward/dept. He/she will play a key role
in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation
and evaluation of programmes of care.
The
jobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based
practice, developing the nursing team and ensuring effective management of
the ward/department in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
The
role of the band 6 sister is pivotal in the success of the team. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate
good leadership qualities, have an ability to motivate team members, have
evidence of supporting change management, as well as excellent interpersonal
and communication skills. A commitment
to professional development and the development of the team is essential.
Successful
candidates will be offered the opportunity to develop their leadership and
management skills as well as clinical skills specific to this area with a
structured development programme.
PRINCIPAL
DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Leadership
Support Senior Sister / Charge
nurse in providing leadership to the clinical team
Support and inspire staff to
provide efficient, effective, safe, quality care to patients
Deliver a positive patient
experience
Promote the building of effective
teams and collaboration between teams
Anticipate problems and take
preventative or mitigating actions, or have
contingency plans available
Assist in the line management of
the nursing team, including individual and team performance, attendance,
management and workforce planning
Help to ensure the effective
deployment of staff is mapped against the flow of patients to provide safe
and effective care
Support and participate in local
and trust-wide recruitment events
Help to manage the use of bank and
agency
Support the senior sister / charge
nurse to Investigate and respond to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents
and other significant events
Support in the delivery of an
effective, safe, quality service within budgetary envelope
Raise and respond to concerns with
regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrongdoing by following the LTHT
whistle blowing policy and supporting processes
Deputise for Senior Sister / Charge
Nurse in their absence
Please
refer to the job description and additional addendum supporting documents for
further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE/SUMMARY
The
jobholder will play an essential role assisting the Senior Sister/Charge
Nurse with the 24-hour continuing responsibility for the effective and
efficient management of the ward / department. They will contribute to the provision of
professional, clinical, managerial leadership and supervision for the nursing
team. The jobholder is responsible for
helping to develop and maintain a ward or departments philosophy that has the
patient at the centre of compassionate safe and quality care delivery. By assisting with managing the
administrative and financial aspects of the ward, the jobholder will support
the cost-effective use of resources.
As
an experienced nurse the jobholder will assist in co-ordinating activities on
the ward or department ensuring effective communication is maintained at all
times, providing support to qualified and unqualified nurses within the
ward/dept. He/she will play a key role
in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation
and evaluation of programmes of care.
The
jobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based
practice, developing the nursing team and ensuring effective management of
the ward/department in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
The
role of the band 6 sister is pivotal in the success of the team. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate
good leadership qualities, have an ability to motivate team members, have
evidence of supporting change management, as well as excellent interpersonal
and communication skills. A commitment
to professional development and the development of the team is essential.
Successful
candidates will be offered the opportunity to develop their leadership and
management skills as well as clinical skills specific to this area with a
structured development programme.
PRINCIPAL
DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Leadership
Support Senior Sister / Charge
nurse in providing leadership to the clinical team
Support and inspire staff to
provide efficient, effective, safe, quality care to patients
Deliver a positive patient
experience
Promote the building of effective
teams and collaboration between teams
Anticipate problems and take
preventative or mitigating actions, or have
contingency plans available
Assist in the line management of
the nursing team, including individual and team performance, attendance,
management and workforce planning
Help to ensure the effective
deployment of staff is mapped against the flow of patients to provide safe
and effective care
Support and participate in local
and trust-wide recruitment events
Help to manage the use of bank and
agency
Support the senior sister / charge
nurse to Investigate and respond to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents
and other significant events
Support in the delivery of an
effective, safe, quality service within budgetary envelope
Raise and respond to concerns with
regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrongdoing by following the LTHT
whistle blowing policy and supporting processes
Deputise for Senior Sister / Charge
Nurse in their absence
Please
refer to the job description and additional addendum supporting documents for
further information.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
- Leadership and management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Organisational skills Time management skills Quality improvement skills
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for childrens areas (Level 1 or 2)
- Be in possession of a post graduate certificate in Critical Care (Steps 2/3 or equivalent course relevant to specialty) (see addendum)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience at staff nurse level or equivalent
- Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues
- Local and national nursing agenda.
- For further essential criteria please see job specification
Desirable
- Change management/improvement projects.
- Local and national nursing agenda.
- Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Compassionate and caring
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Motivator of self and others Positive approach to change
- Assertive courageous Flexible Adaptable
- Able to manage and identify stress in self and others Team player
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
- Leadership and management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Organisational skills Time management skills Quality improvement skills
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for childrens areas (Level 1 or 2)
- Be in possession of a post graduate certificate in Critical Care (Steps 2/3 or equivalent course relevant to specialty) (see addendum)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience at staff nurse level or equivalent
- Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues
- Local and national nursing agenda.
- For further essential criteria please see job specification
Desirable
- Change management/improvement projects.
- Local and national nursing agenda.
- Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Compassionate and caring
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Motivator of self and others Positive approach to change
- Assertive courageous Flexible Adaptable
- Able to manage and identify stress in self and others Team player
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
