Senior Sister/Charge Nurse ACCU

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated critical care nurse to join our award-winning critical care team at the Royal London hospital, where we are proud to deliver high quality clinical care to the people of East London and further afield.

The successful applicant will join a welcoming, inclusive and highly skilled team built on strong and collaborative relations with our partners and the communities we serve in our busy and acute 44-bedded critical care unit.

The Royal London Hospital is home to the London Air Ambulance and a leading specialist centre in trauma and emergency care. In addition to trauma the Royal London Hospital also provides specialist care in neurosciences, a hyper-acute stroke centre, and acute general medical, along with surgical and obstetric services.

We are looking for the best talent, who, as a visible leader, will manage a team of nurses and contribute to the smooth running of the service. In return, ACCU will commit to the provision of professional development opportunities to enable career progression and enhance job satisfaction.

Main duties of the job

Lead the day-to-day operational running of the unit, ensuring care is delivered to the highest standards with the appropriate use of resources

Provide clinical leadership and expertise to all relevant staff groups.

Provide appropriate information, reassurance and support to the relatives of the critically ill.

Manage a nursing team , ensuring that clear systems of communication are developed within the team and any work-related issues raised by the team are addressed.

To undertake the professional development review process with identified team members. Support staff with performance issues developing action plans to address developmental needs.

To contribute to the recruitment and retention of team members

Undertake clinical audits to monitor and maintain standards of practice.

To utilise appropriate governance tools and structures to report and investigate critical incidents and contribute to the dissemination of findings within a non-blame culture.

Report and manage actual or potential risks impacting on the quality of patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or equivalent with live NMC registration.
• Adult critical care course at academic level 6.
• Recognised teaching and assessing qualification.
• First Degree/BSc

Desirable

• Working towards a masters degree
• Neuro/Trauma ICU Course
• ALS/ILS

Experience

Essential

• Post course experience in Critical Care.
• Able to demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge
• Evidence of mentoring and development of staff.

Desirable

• Experience in Neuro/Trauma Critical Care
• Active participation in Staff recruitment and retention

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS policy and strategic changes to healthcare.
• Demonstrates the application of evidence-based practice and knowledge of professional issues.
• Commitment to self-development and development of others.

Desirable

• Recent journal publications

Closing Date: 26 July 2026