Paediatric ED Charge Nurse – 12 Month Secondment

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Holiday allowance 27 days + BH

Wellbeing services

Onsite nursery

Cycle to work

Car lease scheme

Job summary

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust seeks a Sister/Charge Nurse (Band 6) for the Paediatric Emergency Department and Children's Assessment Unit at Dewsbury District Hospital. The role runs 37.5 hours weekly on a fixed-term 12-month basis, with a salary within the 2026/2027 pay scales (£39,959 - £48,117).

Closing date 03/11/2026; interview 11/11/2026. The post requires current NMC registration, CPD, and post-registration qualifications in ED/critical care and mentorship, with substantial A&E

Qualifications

• Current NMC Registration.
• Evidence of Continual Professional Development (CPD).
• University-accredited nurse qualification or equivalent.
• Post-registration qualification in ED nursing/critical care or equivalent.
• Post-registration qualification in mentorship/training.
• Sufficient experience in Accident and Emergency/critical care (A&E).

Responsibilities

• Manage the Paediatric ED and CAU; coordinate delivery of skilled, effective care and timely discharge.
• Ensure safety of patients, staff and visitors.
• Deliver expert nursing care and lead the team by example.
• Provide advice and supervision to junior staff.
• Contribute to development of the Paediatric ED service using evidence-based practice.

Skills

CPD

Mentorship

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

University-Accredited Nurse

Post-registration ED/Critical Care

Post-registration Mentorship/Training

Job description

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust seeks a Sister/Charge Nurse (Band 6) for the Paediatric Emergency Department and Children's Assessment Unit at Dewsbury District Hospital. The role runs 37.5 hours weekly on a fixed-term 12-month basis, with a salary within the 2026/2027 pay scales (£39,959 - £48,117).

Closing date 03/11/2026; interview 11/11/2026. The post requires current NMC registration, CPD, and post-registration qualifications in ED/critical care and mentorship, with substantial A&E