Paediatric A&E Sister/ Charge Nurse | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading acute hospital trust in London is seeking an experienced nurse for the Paediatric Emergency Department. The successful candidate will provide urgent care, lead junior staff, and ensure high standards of patient care. This role requires excellent communication skills, a compassionate attitude, and experience in emergency settings. Weekend shifts may be required, and strong candidates will have opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in urgent and Emergency Care practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and develop care programmes.
• Deliver care according to regulatory guidelines.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior staff.

Job description

Overview

We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals who possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team in the fast-paced Paediatric Emergency Department. We seek nurses who can demonstrate a kind, compassionate, positive attitude, with a desire to provide effective and efficient urgent and Emergency Care practice. As a senior member of the nursing team you will be expected to support and lead staff within the Paediatric Emergency Department, acting as a role model and working cohesively with the multidisciplinary team. You will assist senior nursing staff with management requirements ensuring that quality service is maintained and you are expected to participate in education throughout the unit and hospital to ensure quality is maintained. Are you ready to join a top performing Foundation trust in the heart of London? Do you want to join a friendly, focused team to give high quality care?

Responsibilities

• The post-holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care as part of the multi-disciplinary team from admission to discharge using research based practice.
• To deliver care in accordance with the regulatory body’s code of practice and the Trust’s and ED policies and protocols. To be aware of the organisational and nursing strategy.
• Ensuring safeguarding issues are acted upon promptly and appropriately.
• Participation with auditing effectiveness and incorporating findings into practice.
• Participation in the trust’s achievement of quality and financial targets, locally and nationally driven.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care given to patients.
• To acquire competency in basic nursing skills for ED.
• Maintaining awareness of and compliance with Trust policies and protocols at all times to ensure high standards of patient care are maintained.
• Working effectively within the multi-disciplinary team to ultimately achieve desired outcomes for patients and their families.
• Liaising with social care, health visitors and the children's wards to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children seen in the ED.
• Ensuring the safety of patients in accordance with local and national safeguarding procedures.
• Providing leadership that promotes a patient focused approach to care, acting as a role model to junior colleagues and students and a support mechanism for senior colleagues.
• Encouraging and supporting junior staff in professional growth, and development and mentoring students as appropriate.
• Being proactive in maintaining local and national Quality Indicators for ED.
• Participating in research/special projects/audit as requested by the Operations Manager/Lead Nurse.
• Participating in the developing and monitoring of standards of care and other quality initiatives in a positive manner.
• Developing personal and professional leadership skills and be proactive in problem solving.
• Being responsible and accountable for one’s own actions and encouraging the same amongst others.
• Actively creating and maintaining a harmonious working environment.
• Fulfilling the role of the departmental triage nurse, utilising advanced skills of assessment, prioritisation, decision-making, risk management and communication skills.
• Being responsible for the security and maintenance of equipment belonging to the Emergency Department, helping to ensure that all equipment is in safe working order in conjunction with the Lead Nurse.
• Actively developing and improving the services we provide, ensuring safe clinical practice amongst the MDT at all times.
• Being responsive to incidents and complaints as they arise, reporting to senior staff.
• Embracing and encouraging change in clinical areas/hospital Trust.
• Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

About the Trust

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Important Dates

This advert closes on Sunday 5 Oct 2025.

Additional Information

Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.