Sister/charge nurse

• Leading a team of staff at Band 5 Grade or below to ensure the provision of a high standard of critical care nursing
• The assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision
• Promotion of clinical excellence in critical care through her or his own practice and participate in evidence-based practice
• Participation in the education, supervision, support and development of both junior and unqualified staff including students
• Ensure the safe custody and administration of drugs
• Show professional leadership and act as a role model to his/her team of nursing staff
• To demonstrate an ability to care for the critically ill child in the adult critical care setting
• To provide expert knowledge and skills in the use and evaluation of specialist equipment in the Intensive Care setting, including dialysis and invasive monitoring
• To be able to accurately interpret information regarding a patients condition, using specialist knowledge and skills and implement treatment plans in conjunction with medical staff

• 1st level registered nurse with relevant postgraduate ICU qualification
• Extensive experience within the ICU setting
• Minimum of 2 years Critical care experience
• Health & safety at work
• Principles and practice in infection control
• Research and audit
• Clinical Governance
• Resource management
• Ability to develop practice
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Organisational and problem solving skills
• UK professional registration

• Attainment of or working towards a degree or equivalent
• ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification
• Demonstrate a career plan for the future

Supportive environment in which to develop your skills and enhance your professional development