# Sister / Charge Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barts Health NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sister-charge-nurse/1c35289f-0629-4109-8bbd-8b9d5b5c2ac5 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sister-charge-nurse/1c35289f-0629-4109-8bbd-8b9d5b5c2ac5.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barts Health NHS Trust - **Location:** St Bartholomew's Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Charge nurse - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £47,951 - £56,863 Per annum inc - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-04T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-18T15:20:31.500Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8307887 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8307887?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. We proudly cater to a vibrant, multicultural, and ethnically diverse population, presenting an array of healthcare challenges that are both intricate and fulfilling. Are you a skilled and compassionate critical care nurse seeking a rewarding opportunity? We are currently seeking talented individuals to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals as Band 6 nurses on our Adult Critical Care Unit (ACCU) at The Royal London Hospital. As the UK’s largest trauma centre The Royal London Hospital is a leading specialist centre with an international reputation for caring for some of the most seriously injured patients in London and beyond. In addition to trauma ACCU also provides specialist care in neurosciences, acute general medical, surgical, and obstetric services. You will be working within a highly skilled, dynamic multi-disciplinary team, in our busy and energetic 44 bedded ACCU. This is an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic nurses with previous critical care experience to play a pivotal role in providing high-quality care to critically ill patients. As a key member of our highly skilled team, you’ll have the opportunity to lead and drive excellence. In return we will provide exciting learning opportunities within both the clinical and educational setting to help you maximise your experience and learning and you’ll be rewarded with a deeply fulfilling career that constantly challenges and inspires you. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. This is your chance to be part of a remarkable team that saves lives, delivers outstanding patient-centred care, makes a lasting impact and where your expertise will be valued. ### Main duties of the job To provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualized, holistic patient care in conjunction with the inter-professional team. As a proficient practitioner in critical care, the post holder acts as a professional role model and clinical teacher. He / she also provides effective mentorship and preceptorship, participating in the education and training of nursing and non-nursing staff. He / she also takes charge of the Intensive Care Unit as required, liaising closely with the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse with continuing responsibility ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within our organisation, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Evidence of proficient clinical skills in critical care nursing - Is a proficient role model - Demonstrated proficiency in communication, both verbally and in writing - Actively engaged in Clinical Supervision / Action Learning - Able to use initiative, solve problems and prioritise work - Able to work in a changing environment and to actively support / promote planned change - Demonstrates effective team work skills - Demonstrated abilities to conduct Performance Appraisals and Personal Development Plans **Desirable** - Basic Computer Skills ### Knowledge **Essential** - Up to date knowledge of the clinical specialties relevant to patients (evidence based practice) - Knowledge of current NHS, professional and educational issues - Understands the principles of Clinical and Shared Governance and the implications for practice. - Demonstrates an understanding of current educational practices relating to basic and continuing education. ### Experience **Essential** - Extensive critical care nursing experience - Experience post adult critical care course - Evidence of a positive contribution to the ICU team - Experience in a specialised unit e.g. trauma, neurosciences ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registrant with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) of UK - Completion of Adaptation Course, if not UK trained and not eligible for registration with NMC - Adult Critical Care Course Certificate - Preparation for Mentorship Course - Intravenous accreditation **Desirable** - ALS Certification - LEO / RCN Leadership Programme or equivalent - Degree or working towards first degree - Evidence of continuing professional development - Management training - Counselling Skills - Specialist relevant clinical courses ## Documents - [our values and behaviours (pdf, 334.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1119) - [candidate information pack (pdf, 549.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2446) - [policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 92.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1120) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.