Emergency Department Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to lead the Emergency Department. Key responsibilities include supporting staff, managing resources, and ensuring patient safety. The ideal candidate should have substantial emergency department experience and relevant qualifications. Competitive salary of £50,008 to £56,908 per annum is offered.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Leading on innovative practice.

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.
• Respond swiftly and effectively in emergency situations to ensure patient safety.

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

Education

Current NMC registration

Post-registration qualification in emergency care module at level 7

BSc (Hons) Degree or working towards

Leadership module

ALS

Job description

Emergency Department Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

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.

Alongside providing expert clinical leadership, you will play a key part in the 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 of the job

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.

About us

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 first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job 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

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

Experience

• 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
• Leading on innovative practice

Skills & Knowledge

• 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

• Able to work the rota pattern
• Ability to work across sites as required

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.

£50,008 to £56,908 a yearper annum incl HCAS