Job requirements
Essential
19 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills & Abilities
Excellent personal and communication skills
- Skills & Abilities
Evidence of ability to practice as an expert practitioner
- Skills & Abilities
Demonstrates ability to place patient and family at centre of care
- Skills & Abilities
Excellent organisational ability
- Skills & Abilities
Understanding of clinical governance and ability to establish systems in practice
- Skills & Abilities
Demonstrates a desire to explore new and innovative ways of delivering services
- Skills & Abilities
Demonstrates leadership ability
- Skills & Abilities
Evidence of effective team leading and participation
- Skills & Abilities
Evidence of successful management of change
- Skills & Abilities
Ability to critically analyse research and evidence-based practice
- Skills & Abilities
Evidence of Management experience in critical care or equivalent sphere of nursing
- Skills & Abilities
Understanding of budget management
- Knowledge & Experience
Minimum of 5 years relevant post registration experience including a minimum 1 years’ experience at band
- Knowledge & Experience
Substantial post registration experience in Critical Care
- Education, Qualifications & Training
Registered Nurse
- Education, Qualifications & Training
Evidence of Leadership, management qualification or relevant experience
- Education, Qualifications & Training
Relevant specialty qualification and or evidence of education specific to Critical Care at level 3 at Master’s level or equivalent.
- Education, Qualifications & Training
Evidence of CPD
- Education, Qualifications & Training
Teaching qualification or relevant experience
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge & Experience
Understanding of professional nursing issues
- Knowledge & Experience
Experience in service improvement
Job overview
This is a new opportunity for a registered nurse with recent and relevant experience working in the speciality of Critical Care.
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of high standards of evidence-based patient centred care within the team, ensuring the efficient running of Critical Care service on a day-to-day basis. To establish, develop and lead a development programme for Critical Care nursing team and to hold 24-hour accountability for the running of the service.
Main duties of the job
- To lead the nursing team and provide a specialist nursing service in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional conduct, Trust policies/procedures and ensure that the service is delivered within the allocated resources.
- To manage all elements of staff performance, sickness and wellbeing in line with Trust policy.
- To provide high standards of evidenced based care that supports the wellbeing needs of critically ill patients and their families.
- To provide specialist skilled Critical Care nursing and supervision of the nursing team in delivering an effective service.
- To continue personal professional development and be responsible for developing others.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at dch.recruitment@nhs.net if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
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.
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This advert is for Ward Leader - Critical Care Unit with Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Dorchester, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Registered nurse role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Oct 2026.
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