Emergency Department Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in England is seeking an experienced Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse for the Emergency Department. This role involves managing patient care and departmental operations while supporting staff development. Applicants should have NMC registration and substantial experience in emergency care. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Commitment to sustainability

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration required.
• Experience as a Band 6 in an emergency department essential.
• Ability to prioritize patient care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Emergency Department's day-to-day operations.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality care to patients.
• Assist in budgeting and resource management.

Skills

Basic nursing skills

IV drug administration

Competence in triage

Clinical competence in critical care assessment

Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team

Performance management

Education

Post-registration qualification in emergency care module at level 7

BSc (Hons) Degree or working towards

Job description

Overview

Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to join the Emergency Department at Frimley Park Hospital. In this pivotal role, you will act as a skilled practitioner and inspirational team leader, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality care for all patients within the department. You will participate in day-to-day management of the Emergency Department, supporting the efficient and effective use of staff, equipment, and other resources. This is a unique opportunity to shape patient care, lead by example, and make a real difference in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Main duties / Responsibilities

• Support the Emergency Department in achieving government targets and departmental objectives.
• Assist with budgeting and resource management, including appropriate use of supplies and agency staff.
• Participate in recruitment, selection, staff appraisals, and performance monitoring, supporting staff development.
• Manage sickness and absence in line with Trust policy.
• Attend meetings and communicate key information to staff.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to violence or aggression, following Trust policies.
• Respond swiftly and effectively in emergency situations to ensure patient safety.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant working environment.
• Support complaint resolution and investigation processes.
• Adhere to statutory regulations, codes of practice, local policies, and health and safety requirements.
• Undertake any additional duties as requested to ensure smooth departmental operations.

Working for our organisation

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide development opportunities for all staff and have training across professional, management, leadership, and clinical skills.

We support a healthy work-life balance and encourage flexible working patterns where possible, aiming to meet the needs of staff and service users.

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Current NMC registration
• Post-registration qualification in emergency care module at level 7
• Practice Assessor/Supervisor Course
• BSc (Hons) Degree or working towards

Desirable criteria

• Leadership module
• ALS

Experience

Essential criteria

• Substantial experience as a Band 6 in an emergency department
• Experience of taking charge in an emergency department
• Ability to prioritise patient care and the allocation of resources within the department

Desirable criteria

• Leading on innovative practice
• Audit process

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Basic nursing skills
• IV drug administration
• Competence in triage
• Evidence of clinical competence in critical care assessment
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of managing performance within the PDP process

Special Requirements

Essential criteria

• Able to work the rota pattern

Desirable criteria

• Ability to work across sites as required

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.

We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.

We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.

Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.

Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.

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