Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen to become a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse on Horsley ITU at The Walton Centre, " _An Outstanding Trust_" (CQC).
We are looking to recruit staff with the desire to use their skills and knowledge to develop within the role and continue to provide excellent care to all our patients and support and nurture junior staff.
Main duties of the jobPlease see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
He/she/they will be expected to deputise, when necessary, in the absence of the Band 7 coordinator and work as an expert practitioner responsible for the delivery of patient focused programmes of care which address the complex and changing health and wellbeing needs of critically ill patients and their families. Additionally, the post holder will be expected to demonstrate enhanced communication and interpersonal skills, providing direction and professional inspirational leadership to all members of the multi-professional team within the clinical area.
About usThe Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
DetailsDate posted: 22 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 160-8281303
Job locations: The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Lower Lane, Liverpool, L9 7LJ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- 1st level Registered Nurse (Adult).
- Diploma in Nursing.
- Degree or Undergraduate Degree Programme in progress.
- Post registration award in Critical Care Nursing.
- Mentorship or equivalent teaching and accessing qualification.
- Sign off mentor status.
- Completion of the "National Competency Framework for Adult Critical Care Nurses" Step 3 competencies.
Desirable- Evidence of continuing professional development/education.
- Post registration award in Neuroscience Nursing.
- Clinical Examination or Clinical Assessment/Diagnostics qualification (Level 6 or level 7).
- Evidence of leadership/management development.
- ILS or ALS qualification.
Experience & KnowledgeEssential- Evidence of active involvement in developing new ways of working.
- Up to date knowledge of current local and national issues in healthcare.
- Previous experience as a Band 5 nurse in Critical Care.
- Experience of mentoring/assessing/ coaching others.
- Evidence of participation in service development projects /change initiatives related to Critical Care.
Desirable- Knowledge of change management.
- Management/Leadership experience.
- Experienced in staff management, able to persuade and influence and handle conflict.
- Audit and/or research experience.
- Experience/knowledge of change management.
- Evidence of providing staff with feedback on their individual performance/ participation in the PDR process.
- Evidence of experience as a Critical Care link nurse
Skills and AttributesEssential- Demonstrate an ability to organise and prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
- Demonstrate expert knowledge and advanced clinical skills in the care of patients in Critical Care.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with members of the multi-professional team.
- Ability to use interpersonal skills to overcome barriers to communication.
- Demonstrate an ability to supervise and support others in the organisation and prioritisation of their patient care.
- Demonstrate effective time management skills.
- Ability to communicate sensitive and complex information to patients/relatives or others in a variety of clinical settings.
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate basic IT skills
- Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents.
- Enhanced problem solving and decision making abilities.
- Effective delegation skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to facilitate and support learning and development of staff in practice.
Desirable- Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills.
- Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions.
- Demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to effectively lead a small team.
- Demonstrate effective resource management.
- Demonstrate the ability to think creatively and laterally.
OthersEssential- Flexible to the service needs of the Critical Care unit.
- Able to work long day shifts and day/night rotation.
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
- Recognises own development needs and sets personal objectives.
- Approachable with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate enhanced team working abilities.
- Demonstrate dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation.
- Competent and capable of using all critical care medical devices.
- Able to undertake patient manual handling maneuvers and non-patient manual handling maneuvers.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Lower Lane, Liverpool, L9 7LJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Practice Educator, Stephanie Brown, stephanie.white27@nhs.net, 01515563462
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 (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
