Clinical Nurse for Critical Care - Band 7

NHS

  • Telford, Shropshire
  • £47,810-54,710 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse band 7 in Critical Care at The Princes Royal Hospital, Telford. This is a secondment/fixed term opportunity to cover maternity.The post holder will function as an expert clinical practitioner within their designated clinical area. To deliver direct patient care whilst managing, leading, co ordinating and overseeing nursing practice. The Clinical band 7 Nurse in Charge has responsibility for the management of Critical Care during their rostered shift.This will include assessment of care needs, the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards. To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of all resources required to deliver optimum quality care to their client group.The post holder will act as a professional role model being responsible for ensuring the high standards of nursing care / activities during their span of duty through directly supporting and leading on clinical practiceThis role requires the post holder to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service covering 365 days and nights per year and the ability to work cross site if required.The post holder will liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team and facilitate a collaborative approach to patient care.You will support the Matron, Centre and Division in ensuring the unit is compliant with National Intensive Care standards to provide safe and effective care.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be responsible for their ward/ department, effectively leading, motivating, supervising, and directing staff to ensure that time and resources are managed through effective teamwork.They will ensure that staff have a clear understanding of their duties and responsibilities and of the standards of performance and conduct expected of them throughout the 24 hour period.To deputise for the Ward Manager and the Band 7 team as necessary.The post holder will work with the Ward Manager and the Band 7 team to ensure that an appropriate managerial and professional infrastructure is in place to support the delivery of services and functional requirements within their ward/ department which are in line with corporate objectives.They will be responsible for agreed aspects of clinical management. providing the Ward Manager and Matron with assurancesDevelopment of others is a fundamental role of a clinical band 7 nurse in chargeLead and participate on educational programmes within the critical care and the wider trust.About usThe Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust can offer you great career prospects. Situated in one of the most attractive parts of the country with dramatic countryside and bustling towns we have state of the art facilities, supportive friendly teams and excellent professional development opportunitiesYou will be at the forefront of developing the service for the future needs of the trust.The critical care units are across both Shrewsbury and Telford sites, which is a short 20-minute journey between both sites. Where you will experience a wide range of specialities. At The Princes Royal Hospital, Telford there is predominately medical patients, head and neck and maternity and at The Royal Shrewsbury hospital you will experience mainly surgical and medical.Both teams work closely with the critical care doctors, nurses and MDT.DetailsDate posted26 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annumContractSecondmentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number223-CNC-640Job locationsPrincess Royal HospitalApley CastleTelfordTF1 6TFJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.Person SpecificationEssentialEssential
  • RGN (UK REGISTERED)
  • Relevant experience at Band 6 on Critical Care
  • critical care course level 6 or above with 60 credits
  • Mentorship / preceptor
  • Currently employed in an Acute Hospital Trust
Desirable
  • Management course or equivalent experience
  • Leadership qualification
  • Post Graduate Qualification
EssentialEssential
  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork
  • Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities
  • Demonstrable Senior Nurse Experience in Critical Care
EssentialEssential
  • Experience of leading a team
Desirable
  • Evidence of participating in a change process
  • Experience with audits
Person SpecificationEssentialEssential
  • RGN (UK REGISTERED)
  • Relevant experience at Band 6 on Critical Care
  • critical care course level 6 or above with 60 credits
  • Mentorship / preceptor
  • Currently employed in an Acute Hospital Trust
Desirable
  • Management course or equivalent experience
  • Leadership qualification
  • Post Graduate Qualification
EssentialEssential
  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork
  • Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities
  • Demonstrable Senior Nurse Experience in Critical Care
EssentialEssential
  • Experience of leading a team
Desirable
  • Evidence of participating in a change process
  • Experience with audits

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