Critical Care Nurse Unit Manager

Applications are invited from suitably experienced senior Critical Care Nurses to lead the team as Nurse Unit Manager of the 7-bedded level 3 Intensive Care Unit team at our client's acute 64-bedded private hospital site, located in Oxford.
This role aligns to the NHS AfC Band 8A salary range of up to £56,500 plus a relocation package for applicants needing to move to Oxfordshire from outside the area to take up post.

This employer is Britain's largest healthcare charity organisation and a leading provider of UK independent healthcare, working with some of the UK's top consultant surgeons and other healthcare specialists.
With 64 beds, their Oxford Hospital has gained an international reputation for excellence offering patients a premium service in neurosurgery, cardiac care, orthopaedics, and cancer care, supported by a specialist paediatric ward, 7 bedded intensive care unit, and 6 bedded PACU.
This centre of excellence offers outstanding Acute and Critical care, supported by Nurses recruited to a high standard.

As Unit Manager you will:

1. Supervise and support clinical support staff and junior staff in the delivery of care, providing education, training and mentorship to meet development needs.
2. Oversee the delivery of high quality patient care, which is clinically effective, evidence based and appropriate.
3. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care as part of a collaborative programme.
4. Enjoy the privilege of working directly with consultants who are experts in their field, in an enviable hospital environment.

Person requirements:

1. Registered Nurse with full NMC registration.
2. Minimum of five years' post-registration experience in level 3 Critical Care nursing, with at least one year at Sister/Charge Nurse level.
3. Completion of a Teaching and Assessing/Mentorship qualification.
4. Experience to include taking charge and leading a team.

Besides a highly professional working environment, the additional benefits of working for this company include:

• Up to 30 days paid holiday
• Contributory pension scheme
• Paid sick leave
• Private medical cover for yourself and family
• Life insurance cover
• Childcare Vouchers
• Free Health Screening
• Discounted hospital treatment for your family and friends
• Discounted gym membership

We are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Healthcare Management roles.

If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.