Job summary
- Main area
- Intensive Care
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 434-SCS7089075
- Employer
- Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Stoke Mandeville Hospital
- Town
- Aylesbury
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Sister / Charge Nurse - ICU
Band 7
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
To work as an expert practitioner who is responsible for the
delivery of patient focused care, which address the
complex and changing health and wellbeing needs of critically ill
patients and their families. Their expertise will ensure efficient collaboration with departments outside of the ICU including external authorities. The post holder will demonstrate excellent
communication and leadership skills, and take responsibility for the
day-to-day line management of the team for which he / she is
responsible.
Main duties of the job
The post holder under the leadership of the Matron has a continuing responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of the Intensive Care Unit. He/she will ensure the delivery of a high quality, evidence-based and cost-effective service for patients and their families. Combining clinical expertise with innovative, dynamic nursing leadership the post holder will manage a designated team of ICU staff in their professional and practice development.
Working for our organisation
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [email protected] (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential criteria
- Good general education
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Recognised course in Teaching and Assessing in practice
- Degree in Nursing Evidence of further continued professional development
- Accredited critical care course
Desirable criteria
- ENB 998/SLICE/mentorship or Equivalent
- Management Course desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Strong experience as a Band 6
- Excellent post registration Experience
- Previous experience as shift/team leader
- Experience of teaching students, HCA’s and qualified staff
- Experience in staff appraisals and personal development plans
- Competence in expanded role practices such as haemofiltration and haemodynamic monitoring
Desirable criteria
- Experience of clinical supervision
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work required shift pattern and special circumstances
- Awareness of government led and professional issues relating to nursing/ patient care.
- Highly motivated and ability to motivate others
- Knowledge of evidence based research and practice.
- Computer skills including the ability to use Microsoft word and other health related databases
- Good time management skills and attendance record
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Managerial and leadership skills.
- Ability to resolve conflict/dispute in a nonconfrontational manner
- The ability to undertake reflective thinking on own practice.
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate an awareness of clinical governance and risk management and how this affects their role and the department.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
.png "National Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark")
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Shipley
- Job title
- ICU Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07929711526
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