Job summary This post is for internal candidates to South Tees Trust. If you are not currently working within the trust your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application. Are you a highly motivated, dynamic Individual who can evidence personal development and organisational skills in critical care? If so then we would like to hear from you. Cardiothoracic ITU has an opportunity for further development in management and leadership in the role of a Band 6 Clinical Sister/Charge Nurse. Main duties of the job You will be an integral part of the leadership team, possess problem solving and analytical decision making skills, manage staffing issues and bed utilisation throughout the division. the post holder will have excellent communication skills coordinating operational activities during a shift span on a frequent occasions with senior sister support. The role epitomises a level of experience and expertise which allows the facilitation of good; evidence based practice, ensuring high standards of quality patient care, supporting staff development through teaching and assessing and service development. Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications. About us Leadership and Improvement Training South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions Your Leadership Impact Leading your Team to Success Leading Into the Future Service Improvement for Beginners Developing your Service Improvement Skills Lean Practitioner The leadership and improvement programme aims to: Explore leadership within the NHS Promote Trust values and behaviours Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role. After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team. Date posted 04 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 328-CARDIO-7089090 Job locations The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current NMC registration. Relevant critical care course or cardiothoracic course at Diploma/Degree level ILS, CALS, ACLS Completion of Step 2 National Competency Framework for Adult Critical Care Nurses Desirable leadership course Teaching & mentoring qualification Degree or willingness to undertake. Step 3 competencies. Knowledge and Skills Essential Advanced cardiac and critical care knowledge. Experience Essential Post registration experience in critical care with an interest in Cardiothoracics. Advanced Critical Care Skills Desirable ALS/CALS Venepuncture. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current NMC registration. Relevant critical care course or cardiothoracic course at Diploma/Degree level ILS, CALS, ACLS Completion of Step 2 National Competency Framework for Adult Critical Care Nurses Desirable leadership course Teaching & mentoring qualification Degree or willingness to undertake. Step 3 competencies. Knowledge and Skills Essential Advanced cardiac and critical care knowledge. Experience Essential Post registration experience in critical care with an interest in Cardiothoracics. Advanced Critical Care Skills Desirable ALS/CALS Venepuncture. 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. 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. 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 South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)