Emergency Dept. Nursing Lead — Senior Sister (Nights)

NHS; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Job summary

UHDB is seeking an experienced Senior Sister/Charge Nurse for the Emergency Department at Royal Derby Hospital. The role is Band 7, permanent with optional secondment or fixed-term. 37.5 hours per week with night shifts. Competitive salary £49,387–£56,515 per year and a commitment to exceptional care.

The post offers strong clinical leadership, operational management, and staff development opportunities within a large, supportive MDT. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are welcomed.

Qualifications

• Mentoring and developing staff.
• Leadership experience.
• Specific knowledge of the clinical area/speciality.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical and management advice to the ED team.
• Ensure safe, effective and compassionate nursing care.
• Manage patient flow and escalate issues as needed.
• Lead and develop junior staff and oversee governance and patient safety principles.
• Lead ambulance handovers and coordinate operational delivery in ED.

Skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Clinical knowledge

Education

NMC Registration

Degree/working towards higher degree

Job description

UHDB is seeking an experienced Senior Sister/Charge Nurse for the Emergency Department at Royal Derby Hospital. The role is Band 7, permanent with optional secondment or fixed-term. 37.5 hours per week with night shifts. Competitive salary £49,387–£56,515 per year and a commitment to exceptional care.

The post offers strong clinical leadership, operational management, and staff development opportunities within a large, supportive MDT. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are welcomed.