Job summary We are looking for someone who has previous experience in working as a Band 6 ICU NIC as well as who like to develop into Band 6 sister charge nurse role with 60 credits of a ICU course. Wexham Park Critical Care Unit is a 12 bed adult general ICU/HDU with expansion of a further 4 beds. We deliver compassionate care to acute medical and surgical admissions, including emergency admissions via the helipad, our 24/7 PCI centre and provides CRRT. The band 6 role is professionally challenging, yet exciting with varied learning and clinical exposure with the potential for supported personal development and career progression. The structured leadership pathway for the band 6 role includes, the Mary Seacole Programme, ILS, team leader role including mentoring, bedside clinical teaching rotation, appraisals and contribution to key projects. If you are looking to deliver clinical excellence, rewarding job satisfaction and develop your career you will feel at home and welcome at Wexham Park ICU. Main duties of the job Main duties for this role include but are not limited to: Taking leadership of the responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care within the nursing team on a shift to shift basis, responding in an advisory capacity to acute changes in patient condition. To act as a credible clinical role model promoting a patient-centered approach to care, demonstrating advanced clinical practice skills and theoretical knowledge in caring for the complex needs of the critically ill patient. To develop standards of patient care based on sound research findings. To undertake the audit and evaluation of nursing care within the unit. To make a specialist contribution to teaching of nurses and other health care professionals, demonstrating collaborative working and understanding of the practice development strategy. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of infection control standards and promote these within the unit environment. Provide legible and comprehensive patient records to agreed Trust and NMC standards and guidelines. To deal with, in conjunction with the Senior Nursing Team, untoward incidents, complaints and team/staff issues. Actioning plans to prevent reoccurrence. To take on the role of Critical care Nurse in Charge, co-coordinating admissions, transfers and workload within the unit. About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire. Our threecore values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other,Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future. Date posted 14 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,205 to £47,084 a year per annum INCL HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 151-JLM366 Job locations Wexham Park Hospital Wexham Street Slough SL2 4HL Job description Job responsibilities In partnership with senior multiprofessional colleagues, maintain and develop a flexible critical care service, able to respond to trust requirements and ensure the highest standard of care is met in line with local and national recommendations. Job description Job responsibilities In partnership with senior multiprofessional colleagues, maintain and develop a flexible critical care service, able to respond to trust requirements and ensure the highest standard of care is met in line with local and national recommendations. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN level 1 ENB100/equivalent critical care module Current NMC registration ENB 998 Teaching and assessing course or equivalent Mentorship preparation course. Previous ICU experience at Band 6 Desirable Diploma or degree level registration. ILS & ALS Experience Essential experience as a Band 6 or in a leadership role Skills Essential Self motivated with the ability to motivate others Innovative and enthusiastic Able to work as an effective team member. Be able to problem solve and demonstrate leadership qualities Awareness of current professional nursing issues Ability to adapt to change within the working environment Desirable Effective time management commitment and flexibility to service delivery Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN level 1 ENB100/equivalent critical care module Current NMC registration ENB 998 Teaching and assessing course or equivalent Mentorship preparation course. Previous ICU experience at Band 6 Desirable Diploma or degree level registration. ILS & ALS Experience Essential experience as a Band 6 or in a leadership role Skills Essential Self motivated with the ability to motivate others Innovative and enthusiastic Able to work as an effective team member. Be able to problem solve and demonstrate leadership qualities Awareness of current professional nursing issues Ability to adapt to change within the working environment Desirable Effective time management commitment and flexibility to service delivery Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Wexham Park Hospital Wexham Street Slough SL2 4HL Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)