Job Description

What are we looking for?



Memorial Houston medical is seeking to hire an enthusiastic, passionate and collaborative Charge Nurse band 6/7 depending on experience to become a part of our ICU team, offering a competitive salary that will be determined based on experience and qualifications.



This position requires availability from Monday to Sunday, covering days, nights, and weekends, with the following shift patterns: inclusion of long day shifts of 12 hours and night shifts, with potential options for shorter shifts based on service requirements.



The Intensive Care Charge Nurse will be tasked with the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients needing level 2 and 3 care. The role demands the ability to deliver both general and specialized direct nursing care in alignment with the established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organisation.



What makes us different?



The Memorial Houston medical provides a modern setting equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, fostering an environment where caregivers and practitioners can enhance their skills across various specialties in partnership with experienced clinicians. We take pride in consistently demonstrating our organisational values, which include kindness, compassion, and a sense of one community, all aimed at ensuring optimal patient care and safety.



What we need from you? And what will your duties include?



You will oversee the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of care for critically ill adults, ensuring that all patient care is planned and executed to the highest safety standards. In this role, you will serve as a strong role model and mentor, guiding and managing junior and unqualified staff in all facets of care. Additionally, you will engage in audits, projects, local teaching initiatives, and development planning, while also playing a key role in sharing new information about updated clinical practices, guidelines, and policies with the nursing team.



A diploma or degree at the Essential (First Level) level is preferred; an MSC is valuable but not mandatory. A current nursing registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) is required, with no practice restrictions. Candidates must be open to self-directed learning and committed to maintaining their registration and knowledge. Proven clinical experience is necessary in managing high-acuity critically ill adults, including those with invasive lines, mechanical ventilation, continuous and intermittent haemodialysis, and vasoactive intravenous medications within a hospital environment. A broad range of experience in critical care specialties is essential, including cardiac and cardiothoracic care, neurosurgery, renal, oncology, orthopedic, and gastrointestinal surgery. Leadership and management skills/ course to manage a core team of nurses Completion of a 60-credit Adult Critical Care/Intensive Care Course or an equivalent program, as well as the Step 1 Critical Care Competencies Course, is required. Substantial experience as an ICU Charge Nurse Strong foundation in clinical leadership and patient care management ensuring compliance and best practices within the unit. A background in formulation and implementation of policies and standard operating procedures, Successfully conducted and completed audits, demonstrating my commitment to quality improvement and accountability Effectively manage a team of nurses, prioritizing their continuous professional development and ensuring that competencies are consistently updated to meet evolving healthcare standards. Delivers direct nursing care to patients needing level 2 and 3 support, adhering to established policies, procedures, and protocols. Prioritises nursing interventions, identifies any deterioration in patients' conditions, and promptly escalates concerns to senior clinicians. Acts as the main coordinator among various disciplines to ensure seamless patient care. Conducts thorough patient assessments to guarantee the maintenance of harm-free care.

What do we provide for you?



28 days of annual leave Medical and dental insurance Pension opportunities and consultations with a financial advisor to aid in transitions (if applicable) Training in our Guardian Angels project Potential group gym membership Annual health check-ups Paternity leave Other benefits can be discussed.

Who we are?



The Memorial Houston medical (MhM) was founded in 2017 by a group of dedicated physicians to offer patients a world class in patient and rehabilitation experience at its Houston location which currently has five beds. MhM takes pride in its reputation for medical excellence. We have now built a new facility in London.



Mission The mission of MhM is to strive for medical excellence by providing the highest quality medical care in a loving, compassionate, and welcoming environment where the needs of our patients are our top priority. Medical Excellence at MhM, medical excellence means that MhM tends to patients' physical health as well as their personal wellbeing. At MhM, we care for the whole person. Our patients are both special and valuable members of our community which is why, at MhM, medical excellence is at our core. We equally prioritize our patients' physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs; we wholly commit to our patients. MhM's excellence does not stop medically but we also strive to have an excellent outcome from a quality, safety, and service standpoint. We strive to provide an exceptional service that is not only tailored to our patients but also their loved ones. In order for us to maintain excellence, we remind you of our values: Kindness, Compassion, and One Community which reside at the heart of everything we do. With every action and person we care for, we must always remember that, at MhM, we truly do care.



If you would like to know more, please email recruitment@memorialhouston.com



Applicant shortlisting and interviews may take place whilst the advert is live, so it may close sooner than expected - please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications, we are not always able to provide individual feedback but we will endeavour to try.



Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check



This role may be subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order (as amended) and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous criminal convictions.



MhM is committed to applying its Equal Employment Opportunity/Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy at all stages of recruitment. When aware of the need to do so and when required, MhM will make reasonable adjustments to its arrangements for interviews and to conditions of employment/engagement for disabled applicants to ensure, so far as practicable, that they do not place such applicants at a substantial disadvantage in comparison to non-disabled applicants.



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.