Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergency Dept Adults

NHS; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chipping Barnet is seeking a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse for their Emergency Department. The role involves coordinating care in a busy environment, mentoring junior staff, and providing high-quality patient care. Opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements are offered to support a balanced work/life dynamic.

Benefits

Protected Supernumerary period

University Accredited Emergency Care Course

Flexible working

Part-time positions available

Qualifications

• Demonstrates clinical expertise relevant to ED.
• Evidence of teaching others.

Responsibilities

• Support senior and junior team in delivering high quality care.
• Assist team leader in managing nurses and ensuring patient needs.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Ability to prioritise and manage work load

Basic counseling skills

Mentorship

Education

1st level registration

Emergency care course or equivalent

Mentorship or practice assessor course

Tools

Advanced Life Support (ALS)

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Job description

Job summary

As a junior sister/ charge nurse you will be required to have well developed triage skills and experience coordinating different areas of the emergency department including the resuscitation areas.

As well as an 8 bedded resuscitation area, our department has a co-located Urgent Care Centre, a children's Emergency Department, CDU and SDEC service.

We are also a Trauma Unit receiving trauma patients from across Hertfordshire and North London. We provide our own accredited emergence care course both adults and children's. Adult nurses have the opportunity to attend both courses. Both courses include level 1 trauma and can be taken at both degree and masters levels.

We recognise that training and development opportunities are vital for a happy and competent workforce. This is why we have an ED specific Clinical Practice Education (CPE) team dedicated to the development of our nurses to support a modern career framework. You will be supported every step of the way by our senior nurses, the CPE team and your colleagues.

We offer a variety of development opportunities which include, but are not limited to:

• Protected Supernumerary period

• University Accredited Emergency Care Course (in both Adults & Paediatrics)
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) and/or Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS)
• Advanced Trauma Life Support / ATNC
• Support with completing the Level 1 RCN National Curriculum and Competency Framework for Emergency Nursing competencies.

Main duties of the job

As a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse you will be required to support the senior and junior team in ensuring the needs of our patients are met through the delivery of high quality care. The role involves working as part of a large multidisciplinary team including the ED medical team, clinical practice educators safeguarding, mental health liaison team and clinical specialties. The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse works clinically including unsocial hours and will be expected to work competently in all areas of the Emergency Department as well as being able to independently take charge of them.

The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse will assist their Team leader with managing their own team of nurses and ensuring they meet their potential.

As a band 6 Junior sister charge nurse in our busy Emergency Department, you will have the opportunity to work in all areas including children's ED to increase your skill set and competency.

You will be activity involved in retention and recruitment. You will also be responsible for link roles giving you the opportunity to drive change and improve standards.

About us

In Barnet Emergency Department, we are passionate about providing Gold standard care for both patients and their families. We also pride ourselves in providing a positive working environment for our staff, valuing the importance of staff wellbeing and civility in the workplace.

In order to achieve this we are looking for compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated Nurses. Whether you are an experienced band 6 nurse or you are ready to progress your career, we can support you on your journey in our Emergency Department. To support you, we offer a Band 6 Development programme and an accredited Leadership course to consolidate your management skills. We also offer a tailored supernumerary induction programme.

We are also in the process of expanding our busy unit with a redevelopment programme across ED UTC and children's ED.

In order to maintain a healthy work/life balance, self rostering is available and therefore you can choose your shifts. We also offer part-time positions and flexible working.

Details Date posted

14 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS( PRO RATA)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7168492

Job locations

Barnet Hospital Emergency department

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Qualifications Essential

• 1st level registration
• Emergency care course or equivalent
• Mentorship or practice assessor course or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing educational and professional development

Desirable

• ALS or ATLS

Skills & Aptitudes Essential

• Advanced communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage work load
• Basic counseling skills - ability to understand the needs of the bereaved
• Able to act as a mentor to junior staff

Personal Qualities Essential

• A mature and professional attitude/enthusiastic and positive
• Displays compassion and understanding

Others Essential

• Able to work internal rotation to night duty

Experience Essential

• demonstrates clinical expertise relevant to ED
• Post registration of working in an acute hospital
• Evidence of teaching others

Desirable

• Experience of managing a team

Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Qualifications Essential

• 1st level registration
• Emergency care course or equivalent
• Mentorship or practice assessor course or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing educational and professional development

Desirable

• ALS or ATLS

Skills & Aptitudes Essential

• Advanced communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage work load
• Basic counseling skills - ability to understand the needs of the bereaved
• Able to act as a mentor to junior staff

Personal Qualities Essential

• A mature and professional attitude/enthusiastic and positive
• Displays compassion and understanding

Others Essential

• Able to work internal rotation to night duty

Experience Essential

• demonstrates clinical expertise relevant to ED
• Post registration of working in an acute hospital
• Evidence of teaching others

Desirable

• Experience of managing a team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital Emergency department

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital Emergency department

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)