Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent Band 7 Senior Charge Nurse position within Critical Care at Charing Cross Hospital.



We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic about implementing change and can motivate and generate ideas. As a Senior Charge Nurse you will be instrumental in the day to day running of the unit. You will also lead a team to manage service improvement projects to raise standards of patient care. You will assist our team of Clinical Educators to provide training and education in your areas of expertise and work closely with our existing team of committed and motivated Critical Care staff.



Critical Care at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is provided across three Intensive Care Units at three hospital sites. We cover specialities including Major Trauma, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Hepatobiliary, Haematology, Cancer and Renal. the service is provided in three separate units which enables us to maintain excellent team dynamics whilst benefiting from the shared learning of working in a collective Critical Care directorate.



This post requires motivation, enthusiasm, excellent communication skills and demonstration of people management skills. You should also have a recognised Critical Care Course, and be a qualified mentor.



As a key member of a multi professional team, ensure appropriate referral and discussion with other members of the team to optimise patient care



Ensure patients are assessed, have care plans that are implemented and evaluated in accordance with Trust's evidence based procedural documents



To have local open and transparent communication channels that support the ward team to do the right thing for people we care for, to be bold when they have good ideas and to speak up when things go wrong



Act as a clinical expert within sphere of work



Have continuous responsibility for the ward area, providing visible professional leadership and line management for a team of nursing and support staff



Ensure staffing is in line with Trust policy



Manage budgets and resources efficiently and effectively



Be responsible for the safety and cleanliness of the clinical environment



At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.



Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.



Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.



We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.



The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.



For both overviews please view the attachment with the job advert.