Sister/Charge Nurse Critical Care Unit

Job overview

To be part of a team of lead nurses in Critical Care providing effective, professional nursing leadership and direction for the nursing workforce and the wider department team.

Through ownership of their clinical area be accountable for developing, implementing, driving, and monitoring the Quality & Safety agenda and to monitor standards across clinical areas in leadership exchange/partnership initiatives.

You will be joining a team of B7 Lead Nurses within Critical Care. Each one having ownership and accountability for designated areas of responsibility, with an expectation of an ability to manage all aspects of unit management required.  The role will retain clinical care and leadership and will involve direct patient care.

This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Main duties of the job

This is your chance to be part of a dynamic, passionate and highly specialised nursing team within our Critical Care Unit.  Now more than ever our team are at the forefront of patient care so there is no better time to make an impact as part of our senior leadership team.

You will be part of the band 7 team providing effective, professional nursing leadership and direction for the nursing workforce and the wider department team.

The Band 7 leadership team work together to support the Clinical Matron in delivering the Trust’s strategic plan and drive service improvements.  We want you to bring innovative and progressive ideas to improve patient care and contribute to the strategic development of the clinical area.

You will be an inspirational leader and provide direction to the wider department team as well as acting as a role model for excellence.  As a clinical expert you will also be flexible in your approach, have outstanding communication and organisation skills and most importantly have our Trust values at the forefront of your nursing vision.

Cornwall is an area of outstanding natural beauty and the stunning coastline is at your fingertips.  We work hard as a team and actively promote a healthy work-life balance.

We are very happy to talk informally during your application or would be happy to provide a tour of our unit.  Please contact for further information.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.