Nurse Team Leader - Accident and Emergency Department (EDGH)

NHS; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a highly skilled Nurse Team Leader for the Accident and Emergency Department, responsible for delivering high-quality patient care and managing a dedicated nursing team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience, a relevant nursing qualification, and a commitment to professional development. Positioned within a busy department, this role promises a dynamic work environment with a focus on patient-centered care.

Benefits

Access to NHS pension scheme

Staff development opportunities

Access to onsite nurseries

Low-cost onsite parking

Free psychological support via Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with active NMC registration.
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in an Emergency Unit.
• Evidence of mandatory and statutory training skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency nursing care to patients within the department.
• Provide clinical supervision to junior staff.
• Act as a deputy to the Band 7 nurse on shift.

Skills

Team leadership

Clinical supervision

Patient care

Education

Degree level qualification relevant to role

Mentorship Level 3 or equivalent NH330 and NA371

Job description

Nurse Team Leader - Accident and Emergency Department (EDGH)

We are a busy Emergency Department treating on average 50,000 patients a year. We are looking for Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to work within the Accident and Emergency Department. There is no guessing what the day might bring.

Every day will be different, busy but never dull. You will enjoy working with supportive co-workers, providing an efficient and caring service to our patients.

The patient will be at the centre of everything you do. We are looking for a highly skilled and accomplished individual who is well motivated and committed to high standards of patient care and personal professional development.

The successful candidates at Band 6 will be able to demonstrate that they can manage a dedicated team to deliver nursing care of the highest standards to our patients, while working under pressure. A minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in an Emergency Unit setting is essential as is Mentorship Level 3 or the equivalent NH330 and NA371 or equivalent. A qualification in Mental Health nursing would be an advantage.

Main duties of the job

Provide emergency nursing care to patients within the department, confidently and competently being able to provide clinical care in all areas of the ED, Triage, RAT, Majors, Resus and CDU. Provide clinical supervision to junior staff as required and act as a deputy to the B7 on shift should the need arise. Utilising appropriate extended scope roles/skills with appropriate training.

We will provide a supportive atmosphere, mentorship and clinical supervision in the Unit and are committed to professional development of all staff. Team working and Lead nurses are an integral part of the Units with all staff enabled and empowered to make a real difference for their patients.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Job responsibilities

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Mandy Cottingham- Head of Nursing for the Emergency Department on 0300 131 4500 request Switchboard connect you

Person Specification

• Registered Nurse and hold active registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Professional qualification and training to lead the clinical team with relevant knowledge and skills for specialist area
• Degree level qualification relevant to role
• Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc
• Ability to lead a team, allocate workload, develop and promote staff wellbeing and performance

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.

£37,338 to £44,962 a yearper annum pro rata