Sister/Charge Nurse, ITU
The closing date is 16 March 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced B7 nurse to join our forward thinking, progressive Nursing Team as a ward manager/ shift leader responsible for the clinical management of our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on a shift by shift basis.
We are looking for an experienced ICU nurse to lead the nursing team and support the Matron in ICU.
To have joint responsibility of the Unit Sisters/charge nurses for the operational management and service delivery processes within the Critical Care Unit. This includes line management of staff, managing and monitoring resources within a defined budget and contributing to the corporate agenda.
To lead and promote a quality service using research and evidence based practice including the setting and monitoring of clinical standards. To act as the senior clinical lead within the Unit on a shift basis. To ensure safe staffing within the unit. Rotation onto night and day shifts. Involved in quality improvement project.
About You - we are seeking someone with:
- Strong clinical Intensive Care Unit experience
- An innovative, proactive leadership style
- A passion for developing others and driving high standards of care
- The confidence to lead through change and support a high-performing team
Join usat an exciting time as we shape the future of critical care at ASPH.
You'll be supported by a collaborative senior nursing team and have access to excellent leadership and professional development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be one of the Team Leaders responsible for the continuous day to day clinical management of Critical Care.
- To be responsible for the immediate management of critically ill patients in the department and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team ensure that patients receive optimum care.
- The post holder will support the matron in developing the service and providing support and motivation to the team. To lead by example as an expert practitioner.
- This includes line management of team members, managing and monitoring resources within a defined budget and contributing to the corporate agenda.
- To lead and promote a quality service using research and evidence-based practice including the setting and monitoring of clinical standards.
- To actively involved with multi-professional teams in need of Critical Care guidance for acutely unwell patients.
You will contribute to key organisational priorities, including:
- Enhancing the patient experience and improving outcomes
- Supporting improved patient flow
- Reducing sickness levels
- Ensuring safe and effective staffing and workforce deployment
Your responsibilities will also include:
- Supporting and developing the ICU nursing team
- Championing high-quality, patient-centred care
- Leading quality improvement initiatives and service development
- Fostering a positive culture, teamwork and professional practice
- Playing a key part in embedding ways of working within our ICU environment.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- On-site Nurseries
- On-site staff cafes
- On-site parking
- Support in career development
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Details
Date posted
26 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£51,657 to £58,785 a year pa inc. HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
323-NM6956-GK
Job locations
St Peter's Hospital NHS Trust
Guildford Road
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
Employer details
Employer name
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Peter's Hospital NHS Trust
Guildford Road
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
Employer's website
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