Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - ED

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust seeks an experienced Sister/Charge Nurse to lead the Emergency Department team in East London. This role emphasizes leadership in a high-energy setting, with opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment committed to patient care excellence. Join us in shaping the future of Emergency Care.

Benefits

Access to Health and Wellbeing Centre

Formal Education Channels for Development

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in Emergency Department Nursing essential.
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Willingness to work shifts over 24 hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing team in ED management.
• Ensure high standards of patient care and safety.
• Foster a supportive and engaging team environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Emotional Intelligence

Communication

Problem-Solving

Adaptability

Education

Degree or equivalent as RN

Leadership/Management Course

Mentorship Course or Equivalent

Specialist A&E/ED Course or Working Towards

Job description

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Are you an enthusiastic, dynamic, and passionate nurse ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a skilled Sister/Charge Nurse to lead our dedicated nursing team in the day-to-day management of the Emergency Department (ED).

In our ED, we thrive on the high-energy challenges of Emergency Care, and we're looking for leaders who excel in fast-paced environments. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance your professional development, with access to formal education channels and a nationally recognised development program. We take immense pride in investing in the growth and success of our nursing staff.

As a Sister/Charge Nurse, you'll bring leadership and clinical excellence to a department where safety, quality, and staff well-being are our top priorities. You will play a key role in creating a supportive and empowering environment for both the team and the patients we care for. We are committed to a healthy and open "speak-up" culture, where feedback from both staff and patients shapes our ongoing journey toward excellence. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for achieving outstanding care and represent our Trust values every day.

Main duties of the job

The post will be based at Whipps Cross Hospital in Leytonstone, East London, a vibrant area known for its rich diversity and culture. Situated just a 15-minute tube journey from Central London and the West End, it offers easy access to attractions and amenities in London. The area also features Westfield shopping centre, the Olympic Village, and Epping Forest nearby, ideal for outdoor activities and relaxation.

The hospital fosters a friendly, welcoming, and supportive environment, with a range of benefits available to staff. The on-site Tomswood Health and Wellbeing Centre offers various fitness classes, including Zumba and Pilates, promoting physical and mental health.

If you're motivated to make a difference and join a team shaping the future of Emergency Care, we’d love to hear from you.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider in Britain.

The NHS hospitals within Barts Health are entering an exciting new era on our journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now aim to continually improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care in east London and beyond. We focus on patient safety, harm-free care, and timely, appropriate treatment. We also strive to be an outstanding place to work, guided by our WeCare values and behaviours that promote a supportive and inclusive environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job description outlines the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, while the person specification details the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

Person specification

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or equivalent and relevant experience as RN
• Specialist A&E/ED course or working towards
• Mentorship Course or Equivalent
• Leadership/Management course

Skills

• Recent and relevant experience in ED Nursing
• Strong teamwork and emotional intelligence skills
• Ability to manage workload effectively
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Positive attitude and resilience under pressure
• Adaptability and role modeling for junior staff
• Problem-solving and risk management skills
• Openness, honesty, and transparency
• Ability to provide constructive feedback
• Risk assessment and mitigation skills
• Delegation and monitoring skills
• Understanding of ED operational standards
• Breakaway Training
• Mental Health First Aid
• Roster Management experience
• Experience in patient triage and assessment

Knowledge

• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Knowledge of NHS strategy and policy
• Understanding of health and safety legislation
• Audit and quality improvement skills

Personal and people development

• Willingness to work shifts over 24 hours
• Responsibility for own learning and staff performance management
• Conducting performance reviews