Emergency Department Shift Lead & Nurse Mentor

Oxford University Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Harwell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse for the Band 6 Emergency Department role at The Horton General Hospital, Banbury. The post requires ED experience, strong leadership, and a PG Cert in emergency care or Level 7 equivalent.

You will act as shift co-ordinator, supervise a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to clinical governance, training, and operational development within a fast-paced ED.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with active licence and NMC revalidation ongoing.
• Minimum of 3 years acute care registered nurse experience in an ED setting.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and mentorship competence.
• PG Cert in emergency care or Level 7 equivalent completed.

Responsibilities

• Act as shift co-ordinator, supervising and supporting the multi-disciplinary team.
• Develop, manage and monitor performance of a nursing team with high care standards.
• Promote effective communication and teamwork across all levels.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership and specialist knowledge.
• Assist Senior Sister/Charge Nurse with staff management, governance and risk.
• Contribute to departmental strategic and operational development.
• Deliver patient-centred care and maintain standards in practice.
• Coordinate deployment of staff and ensure optimal patient care during shifts.
• Lead training and educational initiatives for junior staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Team supervision

Mentorship

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

3 years acute care experience

NMC revalidation

Mentorship qualification (NMC)

PG Cert emergency care or Level 7

Tools

NMC Code of Conduct

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse for the Band 6 Emergency Department role at The Horton General Hospital, Banbury. The post requires ED experience, strong leadership, and a PG Cert in emergency care or Level 7 equivalent.

You will act as shift co-ordinator, supervise a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to clinical governance, training, and operational development within a fast-paced ED.