Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Staff Nurse - Intensive Care, Band 6
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Job Description
About the Role
The Intensive Care Unit comprises a combination of Level two and Level Intensive Care beds. We care for a broad range of critically ill patients and offer a friendly and supportive working environment where education is seen as a priority.
Responsibilities
If you join us, we will expect you to provide excellent, compassionate care to all our critically ill patients and their families.
We are looking for nurses with experience in intensive care: You will have completed your intensive care course, have experience of supporting learners, and be keen to pursue your career in intensive care.
The Band 6 role focuses on the development of nurses, involvement in project work before moving on to develop skills in coordinating our general intensive care unit and Burns Intensive Care.
Requirements
You will be given a structured education plan to meet your individual needs to help you to continue to develop as an intensive care nurse. It is an exciting time to join the team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital as we have just completed our refurbishment in our ICU area for increased capacity.
The post holder will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical staff member and team leader. They will have significant clinical experience, provide sound clinical expertise to their team, and coordinate and deliver high-quality care. They will be a role model for expert clinical care and lead on specific projects/management functions as delegated by the Sister/Charge Nurse. They will role model the identified Trust values at all times.
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In general settings, they will be the assigned deputy for their manager, generally known as a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse, coordinating clinical, managerial, and education requirements of the area, and being a role model for team members, whilst delivering and overseeing high standards of care. In midwifery settings, they will be called a Midwife.
In specialist settings, they will have a significant level of specialist clinical knowledge and expertise in the clinical functions of care delivery. They will provide advice and guidance and generally be known as a senior staff nurse.
Additional Information
Please note: Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
About Us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
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We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans, and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.
Application Process
If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
For further details/informal visits, contact:
- Name: Leigh Paxton
- Job Title: Matron
- Email Address: leigh.paxton1@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 02033154332
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