Charge nurse

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, skilled and motivated person to join the nursing leadership team in the Intensive Care Unit. The Unit is a busy adult ICU with over 1000 admissions per year, including emergency and elective work, including paediatric admissions. This busy, friendly unit prides itself on the delivery of high quality care. The ICU was assessed as outstanding in our last CQC inspection.

The successful applicant will join the senior nursing team and contribute both to the day to day running of the unit and provide expert care to patients requiring interventional therapies to manage critical illness. The applicant will also be required to liaise with the multi-professional team and other services / departments within the Trust to promote good working relationships and take an active role in ICU development and education programmes.

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More detail about the role

The applicant will need to have a sound knowledge of all aspects of adult critical care and training in paediatric critical care. They will also be required to demonstrate current experience of managing a busy ICU (which might include developmental learning experience) on a day to day basis.

The Unit delivers an on line accredited adult ICU course with , together with a Care of a paediatric Patient in adult ICU course.

Applicants will need to have 3 years recent experience at Band 5 and able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of critical care nursing and management experience. Evidence of on-going professional development is essential.

Working Pattern: Contract hours- 37.5, this includes 50% long days, nights and weekends

Interview Date:To Be Confirmed

Please note, t his is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a fixed term contract until 01/02/2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

For further information please contact:Kim Luker (Clinical Nurse Manager ICU),Tracey Jackson (Clinical Nurse Manger ICU ), Emma Brown (Clinical Manager ICU) Bobbi Preston (Clinical Nurse Manager ICU) Veena Roni (clinical nurse Manager ICU ), Helen Baker (CLINICAL MATRON ) on

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

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