Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department

Job overview

The job holder will play an essential role assisting the Lead Nursing Team in leading the nursing teams throughout the 24 hour period.

As an experienced nurse the jobholder will co-ordinate activities in the department ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support to qualified and unqualified staff within ED.  He/she will play a key role in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

The jobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the nursing team and ensuring effective management of the department in the absence of the Lead Nurse.

Will act at all times to encourage an environment of empowerment through coaching, teaching and facilitating to support service development.

Main duties of the job

The job holder will work for the Emergency Department and may be asked to work cross site.

The jobholder will support the Lead Nurse in the day to day management of a team of nurses and support staff, co-ordinating the smooth running of the Emergency Department on a shift by shift basis.

With a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse the post holder will have responsibility for the On-going development of a team of nurses. This entails working with a wide range of Professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues.

Undertake Emergency Nurse Practitioner role if training and competencies are achieved.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.