Job summary Are you an experienced Critical Care trained Nurse? Are you looking to develop your clinical expertise, leadership and management skills in a progressive, dynamic and friendly Critical Care Unit? If so, then please read on as King's College Hospital Critical Care wants to hear from you King's Critical Care Units are seeking experienced, passionate and dedicated Critical Care nurses who would like to develop their clinical, teaching, management and leadership skills in these demanding and rapidly changing environments. The Nurse Team Leader position assists the Senior Nursing Team with the day to day management and leadership of the unit and an identified group of nurses. Main duties of the job To provide expert, holistic care of a high standard to both critically ill patients and their relatives within King's College Hospital. To take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/Matron, or as delegated by the Lead Nurse/ Head of Nursing. To assist in the leadership and development of an identified group of nurses within the Critical Care Unit Nursing establishment. To act as a clinical resource within the Critical Care Units and across the Division, as necessary. To act as a positive role model at all times demonstrating professionalism and compassion in your actions and behaviour. To maintain own personal development with support. Particular emphasis is put at King's on the need to ensure that all staff recognise their responsibility to deliver services in a high quality, courteous & patient focused manner. About us King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.We are at a pivotal point in our history, and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible. Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £44,806 to £53,134 a year Per Annum Including High Cost Area Allowance Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 213-NUR-CC-DH-6953426 Job locations King's College Hospital Denmark Hill London SE5 9RS Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL PRACTICE To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of any patients receiving treatment in the unit/department. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients in the unit on an ongoing basis, co-ordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team. To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patients condition, instigate appropriate remedial action and promptly report changes. To act as a clinical resource to others, providing accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their relatives. To ensure accurate records are maintained reflecting both changes in the patients condition and the treatment delivered. To ensure patients and their relatives are updated regularly with accurate information, for this to be presented in a sensitive way and one they understand. To ensure Clinical Guidelines are implemented and to be actively involved in auditing practice, in conjunction with Line Manager and Practice Development staff. To ensure practice is evidence based and, with support, assist in the development of policies and protocols within the clinical area. To uphold high standards of nursing care, according to existing Trust & local policies and guidelines. To support the process of continuous quality improvement, assisting in audits etc to formally evaluate standards of care and aid the implementation of changes in the light of such findings. To organise patient transfers both within and outside the hospital, escorting critically ill patients as requested. To actively support the Trusts Nursing & Midwifery strategy in clinical practice. Advocate for patients' needs and preferences, ensuring their rights and dignity are respected Provide emotional support to patients and their families, addressing concerns and facilitating communication between healthcare providers and family members. To maintain up to date and comprehensive records of care in accordance with NMC and legal requirements To support junior colleagues, students, and visitors to the department To demonstrate effective communication and customer care skills with patients and their relatives/carers, thereby acting as a positive role model for nurses and other staff To act in a professional manner at all times Manage an agreed workload with support from colleagues and senior staff, as appropriate To ensure that all Trust and local policies, protocols and procedures are adhered to by colleagues as appropriate To work within and support the multi-disciplinary team To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas in the care group and with associated clinical areas within the Trust To participate with the monitoring of standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the clinical environment and associated areas in the department, and report as appropriate To share knowledge and skills developed with other members of the multidisciplinary Team To participate in reflection &/or Clinical Supervision sessions To take personal responsibility for resource management in line with the sustainability goals for the Kings Green Plan EDUCATION AND RESEARCH To act as a mentor to junior staff, responsible for the orientation, supervision and ongoing development of junior nurses and pre-registration students, in conjunction with Line Manager and Practice Development Team. To act as a mentor/assessor to learners undertaking further education, ensuring a positive learning experience and facilitating the development of their clinical skills and knowledge. To contribute to the wider educational activities within the Division ensuring attendance at and contributing to the delivery of educational activities to the multidisciplinary team within the Division. To promote and encourage the application of research and evidence based practices. To participate in any research projects conducted in the clinical area, as appropriate. To act as link nurse (e.g. for infection control, tissue viability) ensuring attendance at and contribution to Trust wide meetings, being responsible for ensuring dissemination of relevant information from these meetings to all staff within the units. Stay updated on advancements in critical care nursing through continuous education and professional development Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and contribute to the overall excellence of critical care services To support the use of Trust and local protocols and guidelines to enhance best practice To participate in Trust and Divisional initiatives to develop nursing practice To undergo, and actively participate in, your own yearly performance appraisal MANAGEMENT Lead, coach and manage the performance of the team in line with good people management practices. Ensuring excellence is recognised and underperformance is addressed. Participate in regular performance appraisal meetings and ensure each member of the team has a clear set of objectives and development plans. Ensure the team is compliance with all statutory, mandatory training together with any professional training requirements, ensuring they are up to date and fully compliant Manage team absences including sickness in line with Trust policy ensuring the appropriate return to work meetings occur, e-roster is updated and productivity is at keep to the highest possible level Identify and fill any vacancies that arise within the team in line with the Trusts recruitment policy and process Identify talent and support the internal talent management process in order attract and retain and succession plan for your people Review skills mix at regular intervals in order to identify any potential opportunities to maximise resource utilisation / allocation, ensuring job descriptions are kept up to date. Ensure overall wellbeing of the team is maintained. Continuously support in improving the morale of the team and implementing a culture of zero-tolerance for bullying and harassment. Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL PRACTICE To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of any patients receiving treatment in the unit/department. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients in the unit on an ongoing basis, co-ordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team. To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patients condition, instigate appropriate remedial action and promptly report changes. To act as a clinical resource to others, providing accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their relatives. To ensure accurate records are maintained reflecting both changes in the patients condition and the treatment delivered. To ensure patients and their relatives are updated regularly with accurate information, for this to be presented in a sensitive way and one they understand. To ensure Clinical Guidelines are implemented and to be actively involved in auditing practice, in conjunction with Line Manager and Practice Development staff. To ensure practice is evidence based and, with support, assist in the development of policies and protocols within the clinical area. To uphold high standards of nursing care, according to existing Trust & local policies and guidelines. To support the process of continuous quality improvement, assisting in audits etc to formally evaluate standards of care and aid the implementation of changes in the light of such findings. To organise patient transfers both within and outside the hospital, escorting critically ill patients as requested. To actively support the Trusts Nursing & Midwifery strategy in clinical practice. Advocate for patients' needs and preferences, ensuring their rights and dignity are respected Provide emotional support to patients and their families, addressing concerns and facilitating communication between healthcare providers and family members. To maintain up to date and comprehensive records of care in accordance with NMC and legal requirements To support junior colleagues, students, and visitors to the department To demonstrate effective communication and customer care skills with patients and their relatives/carers, thereby acting as a positive role model for nurses and other staff To act in a professional manner at all times Manage an agreed workload with support from colleagues and senior staff, as appropriate To ensure that all Trust and local policies, protocols and procedures are adhered to by colleagues as appropriate To work within and support the multi-disciplinary team To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas in the care group and with associated clinical areas within the Trust To participate with the monitoring of standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the clinical environment and associated areas in the department, and report as appropriate To share knowledge and skills developed with other members of the multidisciplinary Team To participate in reflection &/or Clinical Supervision sessions To take personal responsibility for resource management in line with the sustainability goals for the Kings Green Plan EDUCATION AND RESEARCH To act as a mentor to junior staff, responsible for the orientation, supervision and ongoing development of junior nurses and pre-registration students, in conjunction with Line Manager and Practice Development Team. To act as a mentor/assessor to learners undertaking further education, ensuring a positive learning experience and facilitating the development of their clinical skills and knowledge. To contribute to the wider educational activities within the Division ensuring attendance at and contributing to the delivery of educational activities to the multidisciplinary team within the Division. To promote and encourage the application of research and evidence based practices. To participate in any research projects conducted in the clinical area, as appropriate. To act as link nurse (e.g. for infection control, tissue viability) ensuring attendance at and contribution to Trust wide meetings, being responsible for ensuring dissemination of relevant information from these meetings to all staff within the units. Stay updated on advancements in critical care nursing through continuous education and professional development Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and contribute to the overall excellence of critical care services To support the use of Trust and local protocols and guidelines to enhance best practice To participate in Trust and Divisional initiatives to develop nursing practice To undergo, and actively participate in, your own yearly performance appraisal MANAGEMENT Lead, coach and manage the performance of the team in line with good people management practices. Ensuring excellence is recognised and underperformance is addressed. Participate in regular performance appraisal meetings and ensure each member of the team has a clear set of objectives and development plans. Ensure the team is compliance with all statutory, mandatory training together with any professional training requirements, ensuring they are up to date and fully compliant Manage team absences including sickness in line with Trust policy ensuring the appropriate return to work meetings occur, e-roster is updated and productivity is at keep to the highest possible level Identify and fill any vacancies that arise within the team in line with the Trusts recruitment policy and process Identify talent and support the internal talent management process in order attract and retain and succession plan for your people Review skills mix at regular intervals in order to identify any potential opportunities to maximise resource utilisation / allocation, ensuring job descriptions are kept up to date. Ensure overall wellbeing of the team is maintained. Continuously support in improving the morale of the team and implementing a culture of zero-tolerance for bullying and harassment. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with Active NMC registration Post registration ITU/Critical Care course Post-reg Educational Qualification (eg. Mentorship/Practice supervisor/Practice Assessor) Experience Essential Proven experience in managing critically ill patients, and gain appropriate first line and second line support Evidence of taking leadership in clinical working environments Skills Essential Communication skills - able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions. Adapts communication style as necessary and is able to work with and through others Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with Active NMC registration Post registration ITU/Critical Care course Post-reg Educational Qualification (eg. Mentorship/Practice supervisor/Practice Assessor) Experience Essential Proven experience in managing critically ill patients, and gain appropriate first line and second line support Evidence of taking leadership in clinical working environments Skills Essential Communication skills - able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions. Adapts communication style as necessary and is able to work with and through others 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 King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address King's College Hospital Denmark Hill London SE5 9RS Employer's website https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)