Adult Critical Care Sister​/Charge Nurse - Band 6

Adult Critical Care Sister/Charge Nurse - Band 6

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We are recruiting for experienced band 6 nurses with a post graduate qualification in critical care to join our Adult Critical Care Unit at the Royal London Hospital. We are very much on the frontline in London's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and are rapidly expanding our critical care capacity to support the backlog of complex surgical patients awaiting elective surgery alongside trauma and emergency patients, while continuing to care for patients suffering from Covid-19.

Our staff will rotate across all critical care areas.

To provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualized, 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, participating in the education and training of nursing and non‑nursing staff. He/she also takes charge of the Intensive Care Unit as required, liaising closely with the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse, with continuing responsibility.

Extensive critical care nursing experience or experience in a specialised unit. Experience post adult critical care course.

• NMC Registrant or Completion of Adaptation Course
• Adult Critical Care Course Certificate
• Preparation for Mentorship Course
• Intravenous accreditation

• ALS Certification / LEO / RCN Leadership Programme or equivalent
• Degree or working towards first degree

Date posted: 31 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum inc.

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: RLH-301AD

Job location: The Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Other

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer name: Barts Health NHS Trust

Address: The Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR

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