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

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Watford is seeking a Band 6 - Junior Sister/Charge Nurse for its Children’s Emergency Department. The role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality care while leading a dedicated team of skilled nurses. Candidates should possess significant experience in paediatric nursing and be prepared to manage staffing levels and support junior staff. This position provides a competitive salary, and the Trust emphasizes staff development and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Significant experience at Band 5 within a paediatric clinical acute environment.
• Previous experience in emergency nursing.
• Broad experience of Children's nursing.

Responsibilities

• Clinically assess and prioritise care for children.
• Manage clinical area and oversee staffing levels.
• Support team members and participate in recruitment/training.

Skills

APLS

Child protection knowledge

Level 3 safeguarding training

Communication skills

Education

RSCN/RN CHILD

Leadership course (or willingness to undertake)

Job description

Go back West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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

The closing date is 06 January 2026

The Children's Emergency Department provides high quality evidence-based nursing care and support to children and young people aged 0-15 years within a dedicated, child friendly environment 24 hours a day.

The Department has its own 2 bedded dedicated paediatric resuscitation area within the unit and is co-located to Adult Emergency Department encouraging collaborative and joint working within the unit and as part of the London Major Trauma Network.

We are a friendly dedicated team staffed by highly motivated and skilled Paediatric Nurses, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Paediatric consultants. With our own Paediatric Development Nurse, we are fully supportive in developing and upskilling our nursing team offering a variety of exciting opportunities such as APLS,

We are currently looking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic, experienced paediatric nurse with experience in the Emergency Department or acute environment. The post holder will have experience with shift management, staff development and provide high standards of care to critically unwell or injured children.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will stay up to date with current developments in healthcare, acting as a role model and expert clinical practitioner. They will deliver high quality evidence- based, and holistic care to children and their families, working collaboratively within a supportive multi-disciplinary team to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.

With their previous experience they will be expected to take on leadership and liaison roles, support the senior leadership team with responsibilities such as managing clinical area, overseeing staffing levels, participating in recruitment and training, and supporting other team members.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [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. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job responsibilities

In addition to supporting the daily operations of the department, successful candidates will be responsible for clinically assessing and prioritise care, while maintaining effective working relationships with all members of the Childrens Services team.

The role requires a friendly, flexible approach to provide nursing cover across the paediatric services as needed, ensuring the delivery of a safe, efficient and high-quality service for all service users.

Person Specification

Education

• RSCN/RN CHILD
• Leadership course or willingness to undertake.

Knowledge

• Have undertaken APLS or willingness to undertake within 3 months
• Knowledge of Child protection issues
• Level 3 safeguarding training
• Knowledge of handling complaints and clinical incidents

Experience

• Significant experience at Band 5 within a paediatric clinical acute environment.
• Previous experience in emergency nursing
• Broad experience of Children's nursing

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

£40,617 to £48,778 a year pro rata per annum