ED Sister/Charge Nurse- Paediatric & Adult | Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHSFT; Calow; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is hiring nursing Sisters/Charge Nurses for their newly opened Urgent & Emergency Care Department. Candidates will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care, managing operations in the absence of department leaders, and guiding nursing staff. This position offers exciting opportunities within a top-performing emergency service. The role also involves a commitment to ongoing professional development and training. The hospital emphasizes the importance of exceptional patient care and community involvement.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to onsite wellbeing hub and gym

Learning and development courses

Qualifications

• Skilled nursing leadership and clinical advice.
• Effective coordination and management of care in the department.
• Experience in patient flow and operational management.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination, planning and delivery of care.
• Ensure effective management of the department as needed.
• Provide guidance and support to nursing staff.

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for both paediatric & adult nursing Sisters/Charge Nurses within our Emergency Department. We are a high performing department and in the top 10 Trusts in the country for Emergency Care. It is a very busy and exciting time to join us as we have moved into our purpose built Urgent & Emergency Care Department.

As a skilled and valued member of our team, you will take a lead role in the coordination, planning and delivery of individual care provided by the multidisciplinary team in the department by ensuring the effective management of the department in the absence of the department leader. Provide professional nursing leadership, guidance, and clinical advice to staff members. Assist in the effective operational management of the department and flow of patients within the hospital, concentrating on the provision of quality care for patients.

Our new Urgent and Emergency Care Department opened in Summer 2023 and has been designed to give the best possible care to patients. The £27m department, which is based in a state-of-the-art was operationally opened on 21 June 2023, and officially opened on 12 July. With its innovative approach to patient flow, high-spec equipment, ultra-modern technology and a real grounding in the community through the locally sourced artwork and wayfinding is a redefining jewel in Chesterfield’s crown but it’s vital that people only visit if they truly need to.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital offers a wide range of exciting and rewarding opportunities for people who are passionate about providing exceptional patient care. Our People Plan shows how and why Chesterfield Royal Hospital is a great place to work. Our plan sets out our current position and outlines our priorities and the improvement actions that will help us achieve our strategic aim of supporting and developing our colleagues.

Benefits

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, financial support and other support provided by Joined Up Care Derbyshire. Read more about our Health and Wellbeing Offer.
• An onsite wellbeing hub accessible to all staff which includes a fully equipped gym, showers, classes, and onsite counselling.
• A range of learning and development courses to help you grow in your career.

Please see the specific job description & person specification document for the specific role you are interested in, either adult or paediatric, for further information about the role and job requirements. Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions.

We are committed to providing you with on-going training and development to ensure you thrive in your role here at the Trust, which will be individualised and supported by your Department Lead and Clinical Educators.

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Dec 2025