Senior Critical Care Education Lead

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 47,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust located in Cambridge is looking for a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse for Critical Care Practice Development. This role requires an experienced educator to lead and inspire teams in high-acuity environments. You will be responsible for strategic and operational leadership in critical care education, ensuring adherence to national standards and fostering professional development. Full-time or part-time positions are available with competitive salary and benefits in a supportive healthcare environment.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Reduced cost bus travel

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience at Band 6 in critical care PD team.
• Experience in leading and developing staff within PD team.
• Experience in teaching, training, and mentoring staff.
• Project management experience in quality improvement.
• Audit / research experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate education, training, and professional development for staff.
• Lead delivery of education and training programmes.
• Promote development of evidence-based nursing practice.
• Work across critical care areas and evaluate service provision.
• Induction, orientation, and supervision of new nursing staff.

Skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Leadership and team working skills

Able to motivate

Good organisational skills

Able to adapt to the changing needs of the critical care unit

Able to prioritise workload

Education

RGN degree or diploma

Degree

PGCE

MSc

Research Experience

Job description

A leading NHS Foundation Trust located in Cambridge is looking for a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse for Critical Care Practice Development. This role requires an experienced educator to lead and inspire teams in high-acuity environments. You will be responsible for strategic and operational leadership in critical care education, ensuring adherence to national standards and fostering professional development. Full-time or part-time positions are available with competitive salary and benefits in a supportive healthcare environment.