Sister/Charge Nurse Adult Critical Care

The jobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the nursing team and ensuring effective management of the ward in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.

The role of the band 6 nurse is pivotal in the success of the team. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate good leadership qualities, have an ability to motivate team members, have evidence of supporting change management, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A commitment to professional development and the development of the team is essential.

The jobholder will be expected to support and inspire staff to provide efficient, effective, safe, quality care to patients, ensuring we deliver a positive patient experience.

The role of the Band 6 nurse is to anticipate problems and take preventative or mitigating actions, or have contingency plans available, helping to maintain a safe working environment.

Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for childrens areas (Level 1 or 2)

Be in possession of a post graduate certificate in Critical Care (Steps 2/3 or equivalent course relevant to specialty) (see attached addendum)

Recognised teaching/assessing qualification

Evidence of continued professional development

Name: Karen Bowden Position: Senior Sister Email: karen.bowden1@nhs.net

Shortlisting Date: 09/10/2026 Interview Date: 20/10/2026

Job Summary A 10 month secondment post has become available on J81 Bexley Intensive Care Unit at St James Hospital.

The jobholder will play an essential role assisting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse with the 24-hour continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the ward. They will contribute to the provision of professional, clinical, managerial leadership and supervision for the nursing team.

The jobholder is responsible for helping to develop and maintain our ward philosophy, that has the patient at the centre of compassionate safe and quality care delivery. By assisting with managing the administrative and financial aspects of the ward, the jobholder will support the cost-effective use of resources.

As an experienced nurse the jobholder will assist in co-ordinating activities on the ward ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support to qualified and unqualified nurses within the ward. He/she will play a key role in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

Why you should join our Team J81 Bexley Intensive Care Unit

Bexley Wing is a major 12-storey clinical building at St James University Hospital in Leeds primarily housing the Leeds Cancer Centre. It serves as one of the largest and most comprehensive single-site cancer treatment facilities in Europe. Bexley ICU is a 15 bedded multi-speciality unit providing Critical Care for both Intensive Care and High Dependency patients and provides specialist care for Pancreatic, Upper Gastrointestinal, Hepatology, Thoracic, Gastroenterology, Gynaecology, Haematology and Oncology patients.

Adult Critical Care consists of 5 critical care units, 2 at St James’ Hospital (J54 Lincoln ICU and J81 Bexley ICU), and 3 units at Leeds General Infirmary (Cardiac Critical Care, General Critical Care and Neurosurgical Critical Care).

Adult Critical Care is committed to embedding good equality and diversity practice so that our organisation is an inclusive, welcoming, and inspiring place to work, regardless of age, disability, trans identity or history, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

If you would like any further details regarding this post, please contact the Recruiting Manager.

What you will bring to the role The jobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the nursing team and ensuring effective management of the ward in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.

The role of the band 6 nurse is pivotal in the success of the team. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate good leadership qualities, have an ability to motivate team members, have evidence of supporting change management, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A commitment to professional development and the development of the team is essential.

The jobholder will be expected to support and inspire staff to provide efficient, effective, safe, quality care to patients, ensuring we deliver a positive patient experience.

The role of the Band 6 nurse is to anticipate problems and take preventative or mitigating actions, or have contingency plans available, helping to maintain a safe working environment.

Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for children’s areas (Level 1 or 2)

Be in possession of a post graduate certificate in Critical Care (Steps 2/3 or equivalent course relevant to specialty) (see attached addendum)

Recognised teaching/assessing qualification

Evidence of continued professional development

Significant post registration experience at staff nurse level or equivalent working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues

Local and national nursing agenda

Essential Skills

Compassionate and caring

Capable of lateral thinking

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.

Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.

We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.

Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

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