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Job overview

Our Critical Care department are looking to recruit two Deputy Charge/Sister Nurses, Band 6, for a rotational post through ITU and HDU to become competent in caring for level 2 and level 3 patients and able to work days and nights on an internal rotation basis.Ìý

You will have strong leadership qualities and an advanced level of critical care knowledge with a minimum of 3 years recent experience within the Critical Care environment, hold an advanced Critical Care qualification and be motivated individuals with a vision of how to take the Critical Care services forward.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

Main duties of the job

Your role will be to act as team leader including taking charge of the unit in the absence of a Senior Speciality Sister/Charge Nurse and be responsible for the effective deployment of Critical Care resources including manpower, adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Practice at all times and must ensure Critical Care’s compliance with and application of hospital policies and procedures.

You will also support the development, implementation and monitoring of Governance systems in Critical Care relating to Risk Management, Health and Safety and Controls Assurance, ensure that an individual programme of care is planned, implemented and evaluated for each patient within own sphere of responsibility, participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance process

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress