Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest in the UK and has the Major Trauma Centre for the East Midlands. It has one of the busiest emergency departments in the UK and is a major teaching Trust, NUH enjoys close links with the city's universities and attracts and develops the highest calibre of staff. It continues to be the hospital of choice for patients and remains at the forefront of research. NUH is currently looking to be internationally recognised through Magnet status. The Critical Care service at the Queens Medical Centre Campus encompasses 21 Level 3 beds on Adult Intensive Care, soon to expand and 20 Level 2 beds on High Dependency. Critical Care at the City Campus consists of 17 beds. Adult Critical Care are looking to employ a motivated and conscientious experienced nurse to join our friendly and dynamic multi professional team caring for critically ill patients and their families. You will have a broad experience and insight into caring for acutely unwell patients and their families. You will have the ability to lead a team, prioritise and respond to planned and unplanned situations and ensure the smooth and efficient running of the unit. You will need to solve clinical problems and issues sensitively and have enhanced skills to support others to achieve this. Clinical knowledge and skills are integral to this role as is commitment to working as part of a dedicated team by supporting new developments and thus enhancing the Critical Care service. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work under pressure in what can be a distressing environment. If you are a committed and flexible team player who would like to develop your leadership skills within this exciting specialty we would like to hear from you. FULL-TIME (part-time considered) For further details / informal visits contact: Sister Tracy Pound Tel: 01159249924 ext 83521 Employment Type: FULL_TIME