We are seeking to recruit a highly experienced and motivated critical care practitioner, who as a shift leader can ensure the safe and effective management of the Critical Care area.

As an independent practitioner, you must be capable of providing highly skilled nursing care to a wide range of critically ill patients, as well as providing support, guidance, and clinical support to junior staff on duty. As a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse, in conjunction with the band 7 Sister, you will be required to participate in the management of a team of nursing staff, identifying education and professional development requirements, and managing performance and sickness within defined parameters.

Requirements

• 1st level registration along with a Degree in a Health related topic, or studying towards.
• A teaching certificate or studying towards.
• A Critical Care qualification or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continual professional development.
• Minimum of 3 years Critical Care nursing.
• Experience of contributing to change in nursing practice.
• Good organisational skills.
• Effective team working.
• Evidence of clinical and managerial leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Provide assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept.
• Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information.
• Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient.
• Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct.
• Undertake duties on different wards/departments as and when required by service demands.
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures.