Children's Emergency Department Deputy Sister/Deputy Charge Nurse

University Hospitals of Leicester; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in England seeks an experienced Children's Emergency Nurse to lead and deliver high-quality care in the Children's Emergency Department. Applicants should have strong clinical knowledge and excellent communication skills, along with the ability to supervise and mentor others. This role offers opportunities for professional development through tailored education and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Tailor made education and development packages

Access to accredited courses

In-house trainings and simulations

Qualifications

• Experience in a Children's Emergency Department is required.
• Ability to work at a senior level and supervise others.

Responsibilities

• Lead evidence-based nursing care for patients.
• Supervise and mentor nursing staff and students.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of care.

Skills

Strong clinical knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Relevant nursing qualifications

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.

Are you an experienced Children's Emergency Nurse looking for a new challenge? Do you want to join our friendly and motivated multidisciplinary team who strive to deliver high quality emergency care to patients presenting acutely unwell with various illnesses and injuries? We are looking for experienced nurses with strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills and a passion for emergency care.

We offer tailor made education and development packages through our links with local universities and our dedicated multi-disciplinary education team. A dedicated Children's Emergency Department Educator will work alongside you in the department to support your development. In-house, university and national accredited courses are available with access to ENP and ACP programmes. Weekly MDT simulations are delivered within the department and in our training pod.

You will be required to have relevant years of experience and the clinical skills to work at a senior level within the Children’s Emergency Department. You will be expected to work in all areas of the department to maintain your clinical skills and you will be supported by the sisters/charge nurses and the senior nursing team in developing your management and leadership skills. This is a rewarding but demanding post that requires commitment and dedication to provide quality care to infants, children, young people and their families/carers from a diverse population.

Responsibilities include leading evidence-based nursing care for a group of patients, supervising others in the caring process, deputising and taking charge in the absence of the Ward/Unit Manager, contributing to high standards of quality nursing care, supporting clinical leadership and managing the ward team, improving services and the quality of care, mentoring and educating students and staff, and participating in education, development and mentorship of other staff.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients and partners, is our compass for 2023-2030. Our four primary goals are high-quality care for all, a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence. We will embed health equality in all we do, reducing avoidable differences in healthcare by working with communities. Our values are: compassionate, proud, inclusive, and one team.

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our efforts to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Key working relationships

Ward/Unit Manager and staff, Matrons, middle and non-clinical managers; wider multi-disciplinary team; medical staff, Facilities Directorate; Nursing Directorate; Infection control, Patient Information and Liaison Service; Nurse Specialists and Directorate Education and Practice Development Team, Clinical Support Nurses and Clinical Placement Facilitators.

Delivery of effective health care

• Ensure care delivery to own patients and all patients in charge meets standards determined by the Ward/Unit Manager and the Standards for Better Health.
• Share responsibility to ensure high standards of infection prevention and control are practiced at all times.
• Contribute to policy development, procedures and clinical guidelines and ensure compliance.
• Consider the physical, psychological and social effects of the care environment on patients and care delivery.
• Promote, develop and implement patient and public involvement activities leading to service improvement.
• Ensure a personalised service to patients, promote quality, diversity and rights.
• Contribute to setting and monitoring standards of care; lead care improvement through benchmarking, audit and research.
• Ensure practice aligns with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and raise concerns as directed.
• Participate in ward audits and action plans; participate in service redesign and new ways of working.
• Monitor health, safety and security of self and others; promote best practice.
• Maintain infection control and a clean, safe environment; ensure a hazard-free work area.

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025.