Job summary
- Main area
- Surgery and Critical Care
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 434-SCC7115116
- Employer
- Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Stoke Mandeville Hospital
- Town
- Aylesbury
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Deputy Sister/ Deputy Charge Nurse - ICU
Band 6
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
We are looking for a highly motivated, energetic, experienced and enthusiastic nurse to join our intensive care team. Due to a recent promotion we have a full time band 6 deputy sister/charge nurse post available on our Stoke Mandeville Hospital Intensive Care Unit.
Our Intensive Care Units have 12 beds at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, which admits medicine/ surgical/ burns/ spinal/ trauma patients, and an 8 bedded ICU at Wycombe Hospital caring for medicine/ cardiology/ stroke and surgical patients. There would be an expectation that you would rotate to both units.
Our team is committed to delivering high quality, evidence-based care, which focuses on the individual needs of the patients and their relatives. You will take charge of the units as a shift leader and work closely with the Multidisciplinary Team. You will also have the opportunity and support to develop your own practice and that of others; you could really make a difference and be part of the future.
You must have Critical Care experience and have successfully completed post registration courses in Critical Care Nursing /equivalent as well as a recognised mentorship course. You will be required to rotate between both sites.
Our nurses are highly valued and our Critical Care units are supported by established practice development teams. You will be encouraged to develop your leadership skills in a structured and well supported way.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will possess clinical expertise and will supervise and deliver direct patient care on the ICU.
He/she will also manage the ICU on a shift-by-shift basis developing an awareness of strategic management.
In collaboration with their Team Leader assist in the management of a team of nurses.
Working for our organisation
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
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.
- We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
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.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
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.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person specification
Educational, Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- Good general education
- Registered Nurse
- Teaching and assessing in practice recognised course ENB 998 or equivalent
- Evidence of further continued professional development
- Accredited Critical Care Course
Desirable criteria
- First degree in Nursing Studies
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Competency in critical care related extended role procedures
- IT literate
- Ability to communicate verbally in English
- Knowledge of current issues in health care
- High motivation and ability to motivate others
- Good time management skills
- Managerial and leadership ability
- Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
- Ability to work required shift pattern
- Ability to work required shift pattern
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of evidence based practice and research
Experience
Essential criteria
- At least 2 years experience as a Band 5 in a similar acuity NHS ICU.
- Experience of teaching students, HCAs and qualified staff in the clinical setting
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience as shift/team leader
- Additional experience in a speciality other than critical care
Special Circumstances
Essential criteria
- There is an expectation that all staff will work cross site
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
- Kat Hartburn
- Job title
- Ward Manager Critical Care
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Kat Hartburn
Ward Manager
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
01296 315618
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