Emergency Department Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Derby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for an Emergency Department Senior Sister/Charge Nurse for a pivotal role within their dynamic team. This position focuses on leadership, clinical effectiveness, and operational management, making it essential for those passionate about patient safety and staff development. The successful candidate will drive improvements within the ED and ensure high standards of care. You will benefit from professional development opportunities and various staff perks while working in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with extensive clinical experience.
• Leadership experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of governance and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in the Emergency Department.
• Ensure safe and effective patient care.
• Support and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Compassionate Care

Clinical Excellence

Team Management

Education

Nursing Degree

Registered Nurse

Relevant Clinical Leadership Qualification

Job description

Emergency Department Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

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This is an opportunity to become Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, for a large Emergency Department (ED) at RDH, as a 12 month secondment/fixed term contract. This is a pivotal time for the department, and we are looking for a leader who will drive and empower change.

You will work in partnership and in a supportive way with the Matron and lead senior sister, to provide strong, empowering leadership to the ED nursing team, providing clinical effectiveness, excellence in governance and patient safety principles, and provide excellence in operational leadership.

Within ED, we work as a large, supportive and dynamic MDT and are looking for a compassionate, engaged and collaborative leader.

If you are applying for an Internal Secondment, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions.

Clinical Leadership

• Providing expert clinical and management advice and guidance to the ED team
• Ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care
• Managing patient flow and escalating/managing potential issues
• Acting as a role model and developing the junior staff
• Participating in the development and implementation of clinical guidelines and protocols
• To lead and manage the 45 minute ambulance hand over in pitstop.
• To support in maintaining the 4 hour target
• To support in ensuring the wait to be seen if within 30 minutes - 1 hour
  
  

Operational Management

• To work directly with the senior management to ensure all targets are maintained
• Coordinating and managing the daily operations of the ED
• Managing resources effectively, including staffing and equipment
• Working with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure seamless patient care
• Contributing to the development and implementation of service improvements
  
  

Staff Development

• Supporting , mentoring and performance managing junior nurses and other healthcare professionals
• Leading and implementing the education and training of staff
• Providing feedback and performance management
• Promoting a positive and supportive work environment
  
  

Professional Development

• Maintaining and updating their own clinical knowledge and skills
• Participating in professional development activities, such as clinical supervision and appraisals
• Adhering to professional codes of conduct
• Leading and participating in quality and safety initiatives
  
  

Other Responsibilities

• Working with the Matron and other senior staff to ensure high standards of care
• Liaising with other departments and external agencies as required
• Contributing to the development of the ED as a learning environment
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
  
  

Closing date of applications: 3 July 2025

Interview date: 18 July 2025

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In Return We Will Offer

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
  
  

Key Facts

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Naomi Dockerty Job title: Acute Medicine Business Unit Matron Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01332 783117

Kim Taylor - Lead Senior Sister

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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