Band 6 - Junior Sister/Charge Nurse, Children's Emergency Department

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 6 Paediatric Emergency Department nurse at NHS in Watford to deliver exceptional care within a busy children's emergency environment. You'll oversee staffing, ensure clinical excellence, and support fellow team members while contributing to innovative practices as part of our dedicated nursing team.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for disabilities or health conditions

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy emergency department.
• Ability to manage paediatric patient flow.
• Proven clinical excellence in emergency care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of care to critically unwell children.
• Coordinate staffing for the Children's Emergency Department.
• Work collaboratively with nursing and medical teams.

Skills

Shift management

Clinical leadership

Effective communication

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Band 6 Paediatric Emergency Department nurse who is passionate about improving care and service delivery within the department, meeting the needs of all our patients whilst also meeting the national standards for emergency care.

The Children's Emergency Department is a purpose-built environment for children and young people aged 0-15 years and has approximately 31,000 attendances a year across our Children's Emergency and urgent care pathways. It has a dedicated 2-bedded resuscitation area within the department and is part of the major trauma network. CED is co-located with the Paediatric Assessment unit which provides short stay care for children for 24 hours. There is also an urgent treatment centre on site.

We are a friendly, dedicated team of Paediatric Nurses and Paediatric consultants. The department is committed to continuous improvement in the service and benefits from having a Paediatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner service. There is also support from senior sister/charge nurse clinical band 7s within the department.

There is a vast opportunity for support and development within our service. Our Paediatric Practice Education team is dedicated to aiding your competencies within paediatrics.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will have experience with shift management and be able to provide high standards of care to critically unwell children, promoting clinical excellence within our team, and supporting the management of paediatric patient flow out of CED.
• The post holder will provide strong clinical leadership within the department, empowering others to deliver evidence-based care, adhering to national standards and local policies.
• On a shift-by-shift basis, coordinate appropriate staffing across Children's Emergency Department and Paediatric Assessment Unit.
• Work collaboratively with all nursing and medical teams in the department and paediatric inpatient areas.
• The post holder should have previous experience working in a busy and fast-paced ED environment, with the ability to communicate effectively with different teams and adapt to changing environments.
• The post holder may take on link role responsibilities such as trauma, bereavement, risk assessment & audit, and student mentoring and support, depending on personal preferences.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and updates underway at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on our award-winning virtual hospital, re-imagining care models, working closely with partners, and leveraging advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are priorities, as is innovation to improve care, outcomes, and patient experience. Our vision is "Excellent patient care, together," and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional, and inclusive. We offer flexible working options to support work-life balance. For support related to disabilities or health conditions, contact [e-mail]. If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving, please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

Note: We reserve the right to close this advert early due to high volume of applicants. Please apply promptly. If you do not hear within 3 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

Job details

Date posted: 17 June 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,205 to £47,084 per year (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Location: Watford General Hospital, WD18 0HB