Job summary Adult Critical Care are looking to employ a motivated and conscientious experienced nurse to join our friendly and dynamic multi professional team caring for critically ill patients and their families. You will have a broad experience and insight into caring for acutely unwell patients and their families. You will have the ability to lead a team, prioritise and respond to planned and unplanned situations and ensure the smooth and efficient running of the unit. Secondment vacancies are available at QMC but you will be expected to work at City Campus as required You must lead the team in developing critical care by promoting excellence and innovative thinking. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work under pressure in a stressful environment with complex situations. If you are a committed and flexible team player who would like to develop your leadership skills further within this exciting speciality, we would like to hear from you. Main duties of the job In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert You will need to solve clinical problems and issues sensitively and have enhanced skills to support others to achieve this. Clinical knowledge and skills are integral to this role as it is a commitment to working as part of a dedicated team by supporting new developments and thus enhancing the Critical Care service.You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work under pressure in what can be a distressing environment. If you are a committed and flexible team player who would like to develop your leadership skills within this exciting specialty, we would like to hear from you. 'If you have not completed the Critical Care Course you will still be considered for short list. However, the expectation is that you will undertake the course within the first year in post' About us With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Date posted 17 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Secondment Working pattern Part-time Reference number 164-6941541 Job locations Queens Medical Centre Derby Road Nottingham NG7 2UH Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will act as deputy to the Unit sister/charge nurse. He/she will be required to: Act as the deputy to the Unit sister/charge nurse regularly taking charge of the Unit and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to patients, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintained at a high standard. Be an effective leader and role model and will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and use experience to support the implementation of both clinical and nonclinical governance. Work flexibly as a member of the Unit team and in support of the Unit Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved. Information on the main responsibility of the role is outlined in the JD and PS documents attached to the advert. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will act as deputy to the Unit sister/charge nurse. He/she will be required to: Act as the deputy to the Unit sister/charge nurse regularly taking charge of the Unit and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to patients, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintained at a high standard. Be an effective leader and role model and will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and use experience to support the implementation of both clinical and nonclinical governance. Work flexibly as a member of the Unit team and in support of the Unit Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved. Information on the main responsibility of the role is outlined in the JD and PS documents attached to the advert. Person Specification Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards Training & Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Nursing & Midwifery Council registration) or registered AHP (HCPC registered) Relevant post-basic qualification in Critical Care specialist pathway (ENB 100 or equivalent) Introductory management course Possession of NMC Mentoring Course Degree in health / nursing related studies or equivalent level of study Have a suitable Teaching & Assessing Qualification Completed & up to date Critical Care or CCOT competencies, including National Competencies/NoRF/equivalent local competency Evidence of continuous professional development Desirable Masters in health / nursing related Studies Formal leadership and management training / course Continuing professional development/ reflective profile Research training/experience Experience Essential Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions Evidence of leadership, management & time management skills Evidence of change management in nursing Evidence of Supervision of non- registered staff, pre -registration and post basic students 4 years minimum experience at Band 5 within the acute setting, 2 of which must be within critical care Evidence of ability to mentor Evidence of the ability to manage the clinical area efficiently and effectively Desirable Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work Evidence of audit / research work within the clinical area Providing staff with feedback on their individual performance and use of the knowledge and skills framework Conflict management skills Ability to demonstrate negotiation skills Evidence of written policies or guidance Communication skills Essential Evidence of effective written and verbal communication skills, computer literacy Evidence of minimising interpersonal conflict and barriers to communication Demonstrate basic IT skills Demonstrate A recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff Demonstrate Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relative/carers and staff. Desirable Evidence of completing appraisals, devising professional development & action plans Leading project work/ formal teaching sessions Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills Evidence of ability to use Microsoft Office or equivalent Analytical skills Essential Evidence of an understanding of the deputy sister/charge nurse role Evidence of responding to problem situation and associated effective interventions put in place Evidence of data collection and analysis Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care Ability to identify own learning needs Desirable Evidence of knowledge of current issues related to the NHS policies Evidence of data collection and analysis Planning and organisation Essential Evidence of use of the development, implementation and monitoring of local action plans to improve practice Evidence of an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations Desirable Evidence of additional responsibilities (e.g. Trust/Corporate member, National forum, Benchmarking) Evidence of effective resource management Evidence of leadership skills & ability to effectively lead a team Evidence of an ability to prioritise workload of self. Demonstrate an ability to recognise when workload & priorities of others inappropriate and intervene as required Evidence of an ability to supervise and support others Evidence of effective time management skills Physical skills Essential Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres Evidence of Competent and capable of using medical equipment Desirable Evidence of moving and handling training Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to drive or work shifts) Essential Flexible and adaptable CRB clearance in line with Trust policy Enthusiastic and well-motivated Confident Desirable Successful implementation and management of a nursing change process Attendance at conferences / study days Understanding of the role of advocacy Involvement in recruitment and selection of staff Person Specification Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards Training & Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Nursing & Midwifery Council registration) or registered AHP (HCPC registered) Relevant post-basic qualification in Critical Care specialist pathway (ENB 100 or equivalent) Introductory management course Possession of NMC Mentoring Course Degree in health / nursing related studies or equivalent level of study Have a suitable Teaching & Assessing Qualification Completed & up to date Critical Care or CCOT competencies, including National Competencies/NoRF/equivalent local competency Evidence of continuous professional development Desirable Masters in health / nursing related Studies Formal leadership and management training / course Continuing professional development/ reflective profile Research training/experience Experience Essential Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions Evidence of leadership, management & time management skills Evidence of change management in nursing Evidence of Supervision of non- registered staff, pre -registration and post basic students 4 years minimum experience at Band 5 within the acute setting, 2 of which must be within critical care Evidence of ability to mentor Evidence of the ability to manage the clinical area efficiently and effectively Desirable Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work Evidence of audit / research work within the clinical area Providing staff with feedback on their individual performance and use of the knowledge and skills framework Conflict management skills Ability to demonstrate negotiation skills Evidence of written policies or guidance Communication skills Essential Evidence of effective written and verbal communication skills, computer literacy Evidence of minimising interpersonal conflict and barriers to communication Demonstrate basic IT skills Demonstrate A recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff Demonstrate Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relative/carers and staff. Desirable Evidence of completing appraisals, devising professional development & action plans Leading project work/ formal teaching sessions Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills Evidence of ability to use Microsoft Office or equivalent Analytical skills Essential Evidence of an understanding of the deputy sister/charge nurse role Evidence of responding to problem situation and associated effective interventions put in place Evidence of data collection and analysis Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care Ability to identify own learning needs Desirable Evidence of knowledge of current issues related to the NHS policies Evidence of data collection and analysis Planning and organisation Essential Evidence of use of the development, implementation and monitoring of local action plans to improve practice Evidence of an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations Desirable Evidence of additional responsibilities (e.g. Trust/Corporate member, National forum, Benchmarking) Evidence of effective resource management Evidence of leadership skills & ability to effectively lead a team Evidence of an ability to prioritise workload of self. Demonstrate an ability to recognise when workload & priorities of others inappropriate and intervene as required Evidence of an ability to supervise and support others Evidence of effective time management skills Physical skills Essential Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres Evidence of Competent and capable of using medical equipment Desirable Evidence of moving and handling training Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to drive or work shifts) Essential Flexible and adaptable CRB clearance in line with Trust policy Enthusiastic and well-motivated Confident Desirable Successful implementation and management of a nursing change process Attendance at conferences / study days Understanding of the role of advocacy Involvement in recruitment and selection of staff 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address Queens Medical Centre Derby Road Nottingham NG7 2UH Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)