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Sister / Charge Nurse

Barts Health NHS Trust

London, E1 1FRView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

4 October 2026

6 days left

Job description

Are you a skilled and compassionate critical care nurse seeking a rewarding opportunity? We are currently seeking talented individuals to join our ded...

To provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation ofindividualized, holistic patient care in conjunction with the inter-professional team.

As a proficient practitioner in critical care, the post holder acts as a professional role model and clinical teacher. He / she also provides effective mentorship and preceptorship, participatingin the education and training of nursing and non-nursing staff. He / she also takes charge ofthe Intensive Care Unit as required, liaising closely with the Senior Sister / Charge Nursewith continuing responsibility

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within our organisation, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registrant with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) of UK
  • Completion of Adaptation Course, if not UK trained and not eligible for registration with NMC
  • Adult Critical Care Course Certificate
  • Preparation for Mentorship Course
  • Intravenous accreditation

Desirable

  • ALS Certification
  • LEO / RCN Leadership Programme or equivalent
  • Degree or working towards first degree
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Management training
  • Counselling Skills
  • Specialist relevant clinical courses

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive critical care nursing experience
  • Experience post adult critical care course
  • Evidence of a positive contribution to the ICU team
  • Experience in a specialised unit e.g. trauma, neurosciences

Knowledge

Essential

  • Up to date knowledge of the clinical specialties relevant to patients (evidence based practice)
  • Knowledge of current NHS, professional and educational issues
  • Understands the principles of Clinical and Shared Governance and the implications for practice.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of current educational practices relating to basic and continuing education.

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of proficient clinical skills in critical care nursing
  • Is a proficient role model
  • Demonstrated proficiency in communication, both verbally and in writing
  • Actively engaged in Clinical Supervision / Action Learning
  • Able to use initiative, solve problems and prioritise work
  • Able to work in a changing environment and to actively support / promote planned change
  • Demonstrates effective team work skills
  • Demonstrated abilities to conduct Performance Appraisals and Personal Development Plans

Desirable: - Basic Computer Skills

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

21 September 2026

Last checked

23 September 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

BHN
Barts Health NHS Trust

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