Sister Charge Nurse

Esht; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 38,000 - GBP 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse for their Critical Care unit. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of critical care experience and be able to take charge of the unit in the absence of senior staff. This part-time role offers a competitive salary range of £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata, with an emphasis on delivering high standards of patient care. Join a supportive team dedicated to exceptional service in East Sussex.

Benefits

Staff development

NHS pension scheme

Onsite psychological support

Parking available

Access to staff restaurants

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years critical care experience working at band 5.
• Passed ICU course both modules and consolidated for 6 months.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for level 2 and 3.
• Support relatives and families during critical illness.
• Take charge of unit in absence of senior colleagues.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse

Recognised critical care qualification

Basic Life Support

Recognised teaching and assessing qualification

ALS course

Job description

Sister/Charge Nurse - Critical Care Conquest

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area Critical Care Sister Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Secondment: 16 months (up to) Hours Part time - 23 hours per week Job ref 374-SR3814

Site Conquest Hospital Town St Leonards on Sea Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 20/02/2026 23:59

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.

Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’. Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join our friendly and supportive critical care team. We are looking for a nurse who is able to demonstrate recent substantive experience at Band 5 level in a critical care environment and is able to evidence the completion of the Intensive care course with 6 months post consolidation.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is an excellent communicator and has a genuine interest in developing their critical care skills. Interpersonal skills are essential and they will be demonstrating the ability to be forward thinking and passionate about delivering high standards of care.

Conquest Critical Care currently is a 14 bedded unit, comprising 6 Level 3 (ITU) beds, 4 Level 2 (HDU) beds and 4 Level 1 enhanced care (Enhanced Care Unit).

Main duties of the job

To work within the multi disciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to level 2 and 3 patients. Thus providing comprehensive patient care and ensuring the optimum level of physical and psychological well-being is maintained throughout period of critical illness. To provide support to significant others i.e. Relatives and Families during the same period. To provide support to senior and more junior colleagues to ensure a cohesive approach to patient care on a shift to shift basis. To “take charge” of unit in absence of Senior Sister/Charge Nurse colleagues ensuring above is maintained.

Working for our organisation

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support
• Willingness to undertake ALS if not already held
• Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
• Recognised critical care qualification
• ALS course.

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years critical care experience working at band 5
• Passed ICU course both modules and consolidated for 6 months
• General surgical/medical or specialist ward experience

Other

• Demonstrates attention to detail and professional attitude towards completion of application form

Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Our vision is to be:

• The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.

Our mission is to:

• Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.

Our strategic objectives are to:

• Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
• Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients’ experiences.
• Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.

Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:

• Safe
• Effective
• Caring
• Responsive and
• Well led

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Name Marta Soares Preece Job title Critical Care Matron Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 03001314500 Additional information

Caroline Ellis Matron

03001314500 extension 773392

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