Job summary
Are you an experienced intensive care nurse who has an innovative leadership style with ambition. We are looking for a dynamic individual who will have the ability to support the leadership and development of our ICU team as we enter an exciting phase of our new ICU.
Main duties of the job
The senior sister/charge nurse will work in a supervisory capacity and be expected to lead and manage team performance thus enhancing the patient experience, improving patient outcomes and contributing to the organisational priorities of improved patient flow, reduction in sickness levels and safe and effective deployment of the nursing workforce. The senior sister/charge nurse will act as an exemplar role model and clinically credible practitioner delivering high standards of care and compassion at all times
About us
At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
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. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFirst level nursing registration
- oPost basic qualification in Critical Care.
- o Evidence of current working in Critical care for greater than 4 years
Desirable
- o Completed STEPs competencies 1, 2, 3 and 4
- oQuality improvement course or qualification
- oAny leadership development qualification
Leadership and clincal skills
Essential
- Significant management experience in ICU at band 6
- Experience of 24/7 accountability for an intensive care unit, Patient, staff and team.
Desirable
- Leadership and development course
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFirst level nursing registration
- oPost basic qualification in Critical Care.
- o Evidence of current working in Critical care for greater than 4 years
Desirable
- o Completed STEPs competencies 1, 2, 3 and 4
- oQuality improvement course or qualification
- oAny leadership development qualification
Leadership and clincal skills
Essential
- Significant management experience in ICU at band 6
- Experience of 24/7 accountability for an intensive care unit, Patient, staff and team.
Desirable
- Leadership and development course
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
