Emergency Department Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

Emergency Department Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Emergency Department Junior Sister/Charge Nurse (Band 6)

Are you a passionate and ambitious Emergency Nurse looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where every day brings new opportunities to make a real difference? If so, we want YOU to join our Emergency Department at Torbay Hospital.

This is more than just a job; it is a chance to be part of a high-energy, life-saving team dedicated to providing the best possible care for adults and children in critical situations. You will gain specialist skills, work with a supportive and inspiring team, and have access to fantastic professional development opportunities!

We are seeking forward-thinking ED nurses who are looking to share a wealth of experience, who are able to lead a team of 28 nurses and AHP's on a shift-by-shift basis.

You will feel comfortable leading the care delivery for the sickest of patients in the resuscitation room or coordinating patient flow through the department, offering mentoring and support to your colleagues.

Main duties of the job

• To have responsibility for coordinating the shift in the 'Silver' nursing role. This includes managing the flow of patients through the department and acting as an expert resource for the nursing team.
• Work closely with the Clinical Band 7 on duty in supporting the team in the delivery of safe, evidence-based, and effective care.
• Liaise regularly throughout the shift with the 'Silver' Doctor and ambulance personnel, to discuss all patients and to ensure all clinical plans are appropriate and in place.
• Adopt a highly visible accessible approach for patients, their carers, and relatives, and all staff within the MDT alike. Lead by example and help to empower staff in their personal and professional development.
• Work closely with the medical team and other agencies, including SWASFT to ensure patient safety and prompt and appropriate care is given.
• Be innovative with ways of working, and strive to offer ideas which will develop the service and which best fit the demands made upon the department, and be encouraged and supported to challenge working practices in order to become as efficient as possible.
• Undertake supervision, mentorship, and where appropriate teach registered and non-registered nursing staff.

About us

Cutting-edge training & career development and gaining new skills with specialist paediatric emergency courses, supported by our Adult and Paediatric Practice Education team.

A team that feels like family - Work alongside experienced and passionate professionals who will support, challenge, and inspire you every day.

Variety & excitement - No two days are ever the same in our fast-moving Emergency Department!

A welcoming environment - From your very first day, you will be given a tailored induction and full support to help you settle in and succeed.

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and responsibilities

Communication and Working Relationships

Developing and supporting Junior Staff

Role model and leader, employing professional behaviour and communicating effectively and efficiently in a pressurised working environment.

Planning and Organisation

Delegate explicitly roles and responsibilities.

Keeping up to date with Organisational developments.

Service delivery, clinically and administratively.

Responsibility and Accountability

Adhere to NMC code.

Adhere to Trust protocols and procedures.

Adhere to Job description and Contract.

Policy and Service Responsibility

Follow trust protocols and maintain standards.

Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources

Competent use of Equipment, training and supporting others.

Have a basic awareness of Budget.

Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership and Management

Attend a Leadership development course.

Have a clear career development plan.

Support staff in reflection.

Work alongside the other senior staff to develop.

Participate in senior staff meetings.

Information Technology and Administrative Duties

Follow NMC documentation alongside TSDHCT policies.

Stay up to date with the Trust's innovative IT systems.

Person Specification

Skills & Experience

• Active NMC Registration
• Significant Post-Registration Experience in ED or Critical Care
• ILS (1), Evidence of Trauma Training (1), PILS (1)
• ALS (1), EPALS (1), ETC (1)
• Experience in Audit or Research

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.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata