Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an experienced nurse to join their dynamic A&E team. This exciting role as a Band 6 Sister involves leading high-quality care in urgent situations, mentoring junior staff, and managing departmental operations. With a focus on continuous improvement and patient outcomes, this position offers the chance to develop leadership skills and clinical expertise in a fast-paced environment. Join a dedicated team recognized for excellence in emergency care and enjoy the vibrant community and beautiful surroundings of East Kent.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of post-registration experience in an Emergency Department.
• Must have UK professional registration and relevant accreditations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality emergency care to patients.
• Manage day-to-day operations and ensure efficient patient flow.
• Guide and mentor junior staff in the department.

Skills

Prioritization and organization

Patient care assessment

Evidence-based practice

Emergency Nursing Curriculum (Level 2)

Education

Registered Nurse

Intravenous accreditation

Specialist ED or critical care course (ILS/ALS/APLS)

Job description

Are you interested in a career in emergency nursing? We have an exciting opportunity for you at East Kent! As one of the largest acute trusts in England, East Kent is renowned for its exceptional healthcare services and is surrounded by beautiful beaches and the Kent countryside. With easy access to central London, East Kent offers the perfect balance between work and leisure, with something for everyone—historic cathedrals, castles, top-tier schools, and stylish restaurants.

We are looking for an experienced nurse with a passion for emergency care to join our dynamic A&E team as a Band 6 Sister. In this role, you will lead and deliver high-quality care to patients in urgent and emergency situations, guiding and mentoring junior staff to ensure excellent patient outcomes. You will manage the day-to-day operations of the department, ensuring efficient patient flow and resource management, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

This challenging and rewarding position provides an opportunity to develop leadership skills, enhance clinical expertise, and contribute to continuous improvements in patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Join us and be part of a dedicated team committed to providing compassionate care, while enjoying the benefits of working in a vibrant trust.

We are proud to announce that our WHH A&E team has won the Nursing Times TEAM OF THE YEAR 2024 award—join our award-winning team!

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the assessment of clients both adult and paediatric entering the Emergency Department, prioritisation of treatment, delivery of care and evaluation.

The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and required to demonstrate procedures and to supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff.

As a Junior Sister / Charge Nurse the post holder will be responsible to:

• support band 7
• support junior members of staff
• delivery of high standards of care
• follow and promote departmental standards
• participate in clinical audits

Person specification

Experience

• Post-registration experience; at least 2 years within an Emergency Department
• Registered Nurse
• Intravenous accreditation
• Specialist ED or critical care course ILS/ALS/APLS or Equivalent
• Experience of contributing to research and audit programmes
• ATNC / TNCC or equivalent

Skills

• Ability to effectively prioritise and organise own workload and workload of others
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
• Effective use of research and implementation of evidence-based practice
• National Curriculum and Competency Framework Emergency Nursing (Level 2)

Governance

• Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
• Clear understanding of safeguarding procedures

The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer facing roles.

Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.

Applicants for eligible roles requiring Tier 2 sponsorship must meet UK Visas and Immigration eligibility criteria.

We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.