Charge Nurse - Emergency Department

Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare organization in the UK is seeking an experienced clinical expert in Emergency Department nursing. The role involves providing leadership to nursing staff, ensuring compliance with policies, and participating in national initiatives. Candidates must excel in guiding multidisciplinary teams and be committed to continuous professional development. This position promises a supportive environment with a focus on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives, contributing positively to staff and patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Must lead and support staff at band 5 grade level and below.
• Be able to take charge of patients' care in the Resuscitation area.
• Commitment to professional development in Emergency Department nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership to nursing staff.
• Ensure compliance with Trust policy guidelines and NMC.
• Assist in implementing national improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical expertise in ED nursing

Leadership and management skills

Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Job description

Responsibilities

To provide sound professional leadership to staff at band 5 grade level and below.

Work closely with the Department senior sister / charge nurse and provide a support mechanism for them.

Ensure that all activities in the area are carried out within Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust policy guidelines.

Promote the objectives of the Trust's Vision and Philosophy for Nursing.

Ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Assist in the implementation of national improvement initiatives and targets: 4 hour target, The NHS Plan, National Service Frameworks, Essence of Care and clinical governance.

Take charge of patients' care in the Resuscitation area and across all areas of the department.

Qualifications

You will need to be a clinical expert within the speciality of ED nursing, have the ability to lead, manage, guide and direct others, and work closely within the ED and wider Multidisciplinary teams within the Trust.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Commitments

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development.
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability.
• Improving the experience of staff with disability.
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development.
• Making equalities mainstream.

Career Development & Culture

You should be committed to the ongoing development of ED nursing and to the service we provide to our patients and staff.

In return you will gain experience in all areas, within a progressive department that has numerous opportunities for development.

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement.

We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations.