ED Senior Staff Nurse Band 6

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in London seeks an experienced ED Senior Staff Nurse to provide high-quality emergency care in a dynamic environment. In this role, you will work with a supportive team to enhance your skills in various areas of emergency nursing. Flexibility in scheduling is considered. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in emergency settings and holds necessary qualifications. Attractive salary package offered.

Qualifications

• Practice assessor course (or willingness to undertake).
• Completion of RCN Emergency Nursing Level 1 competencies.
• Knowledge of adult and children's safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing individualised, co-ordinated care for all patients assigned.
• Supervise and support junior staff in designated areas.
• Provide expert teaching to junior colleagues.

Skills

Ability to work well as part of a team

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

IV Drug Administration

Triage skills

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult) or RGN

Post registration course in Emergency Nursing

Job description

Overview

ED Senior Staff Nurse - Band 6

This post is not suitable for newly qualified Nurses. The Whittington Emergency Department (ED) serves the diverse local community of North London. Our CQC inspection in January 2020 praised the teamwork displayed amongst our staff who support each other to provide good care. We provide high quality emergency care and maintain an above average performance. We are a dedicated trauma unit as part of the North East London and Essex Trauma Network. We have strong nursing leadership and offer support from a substantial senior team including two ED Matrons, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Paediatric Lead Nurses, and two dedicated practice development nurses. You will be given the opportunity to rotate through the department including the following:

• our 4 bedded resuscitation room caring for critically unwell patients
• developing your skills in minor injury in our Urgent Treatment Centre
• Majors where we assess and treat the majority of ambulance patients
• the fast paced Rapid Assessment Area where investigations are initiated
• you will also gain knowledge and skills in caring for unwell children under the supervision of our team of paediatric nurses

Responsibilities

Main duties of the job

Due to internal promotions we are pleased to have vacancies for Senior Staff Nurses in our Emergency Department. If you are passionate about delivering excellent nursing care and looking to work as part of a dynamic team we are looking for you. The senior staff nurse is a highly skilled practitioner who is able to work as the senior nurse in all areas of the department. They will also be expected to take charge of an area of the department and develop shift leader competencies under supervision. We regularly offer places on ILS, ALS, ATNC, APLS, Physical Assessment or ENP courses. To support your leadership development the trust offers many in house courses such as the icare leadership course as well as external accredited courses. Applicants will demonstrate experience of working in all areas of ED. All records of courses attended or competencies achieved must be brought to interview. Post holders would be expected to rotate onto nights and weekends as part of a four-week rota basis. Flexible working will be considered as part of the trust values.

About us

Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population.

Details

Date posted: 30 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 a year Per Annum Including HCAS

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 220-WHT-3432

Job locations: Whittington Hospital - Accident & Emergency Level 5, Magdala Avenue, London, N19 5NF

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES / KEY FUNCTIONS

1. The post holder will assist in providing individualised, co-ordinated care for all patients assigned to them. 2. Provides nursing care without supervision and contributes to the development and evaluation of nursing practice in the Emergency Department. 3. Effectively co-ordinates individual areas of the department (e.g. Majors/Resus/Paeds) supervising and supporting junior staff. 4. Takes charge of the department as required, under supervision of senior colleagues, whilst working towards departmental shift leader competencies. 5. Provides expert teaching and supervision to junior colleagues to uplift clinical skills and knowledge. 6. Ensure the trust ICARE values is upheld and implement changes to support nursing care and assessment.

CLINICAL

1. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence based, individualised patient care. 2. To liaise with the Nurse-in-Charge and update them regarding acuity/dependency of patients within their workload. 3. To provide direct nursing care, which is consistently of a high standard. 4. To take responsibility for a defined group of patients. 5. To maintain accurate and appropriate nursing documentation and ensure communication and liaison with the multidisciplinary team is maintained. 6. To act as a role model and assist, support and supervise other nurses in the team as required, including undertaking role of preceptor. 7. To be aware of and demonstrate care in line with evidence-based practices and latest nursing research. 8. To delegate as appropriate within the team, depending on workload and acuity, taking accountability for delegation as appropriate. 9. To work a full range of shifts including day shifts, night shifts, weekdays and weekends. 10. To escalate incidents and report on Datix as appropriate.

MANAGEMENT

1. To effectively manage and supervise allocated areas within the Emergency Department. 2. Maintain effective communication between team members, patients and their families. 3. Take on a link nurse role within the department, ensuring service standards and improvements are achieved. 4. Be aware of and adhere to Trust and departmental policies, guidelines and procedures. 5. Initiate and develop new ideas and changes within the Emergency Department, which encourage staff participation and result in improvements in patient care. 6. Participates in the Emergency Department audit cycles and provides feedback to staff where required. 7. Have responsibility for appropriate and cost-effective use of resources. 8. Work within the Health and Safety at Work Act, following Trust policies for reporting accidents/incidents, showing an awareness of risk management in the workplace. 9. Work always as part of the team, liaising closely with senior colleagues, and respond positively to feedback from preceptors/colleagues. 10. Ensure equipment is in good working order, and report appropriately when defective.

EDUCATION

1. Maintain a suitable learning environment for all grades of staff. 2. Assist in the planning and implementation of induction programmes for new members of staff. 3. Contribute to the learning needs of team members, student nurses and other students allocated to the Emergency Department. 4. Demonstrate a continuing process of attaining education, research, clinical and leadership skills. 5. Participate in and utilise the Trusts clinical supervision and annual appraisal processes. 6. Demonstrate a continuing awareness of groups of people who have differing needs, e.g. children and their families, older people and ethnic groups

PROFESSIONAL

1. Observe the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors at all times. 2. Be responsible for maintaining an up-to-date registration on the NMC register. 3. Maintain a professional portfolio which will meet the requirements of NMC revalidation. 4. Always work in such a manner that protects colleagues, patients and visitors from any hazards. 5. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities but rather a framework within which the post holder will be given the flexibility to define the detail in conjunction with the Senior Nurse for Practice Development and other senior members of the Nursing Team.

PERSONAL CONDUCT

All staff within the Integrated Clinical Service Unit are expected to treat other members of hospital staff with courtesy and respect. The hospital rules and policies including the disciplinary procedure apply to all staff without exception. Senior Staff Nurses are expected to plan their annual leave well in advance so that their absence is not detrimental to the service. Senior Staff Nurses are expected to be exemplary role models within the organisation, adhering to uniform & dress code at all times.

Qualifications

Education / Qualifications – Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) or RGN
• Practice assessor course (or willingness to undertake)
• ILS and TILS
• Post registration course in Emergency Nursing

Desirable

• Level 2 trauma course
• BSc or working towards
• ALS and APLS

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Ability to manage own workload, and supervise workload of junior staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• IV Drug Administration, Cannulation, Phlebotomy competency
• Triage/initial assessment skills
• Plastering competency

Desirable

• Experience managing a department under supervision/in the absence of a senior

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Completion of RCN Emergency Nursing Level 1 competencies
• Experience of regularly working in Triage, Urgent Care/Minors, Resus, Majors and Paediatrics independently
• Knowledge of adult and children's safeguarding principles
• Knowledge of evidence based practice in relation to Emergency Care

Desirable

• Knowledge of NCL HASU, Major Trauma and Cardiac transfer protocols

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Smart appearance
• Professional manner
• Good attendance record
• Genuine interest in Emergency Nursing
• Ability to demonstrate Trust Values

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Whittington Hospital - Accident & Emergency Level 5

Magdala Avenue

London

N19 5NF

Employer's website

https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/