Paediatric ED Senior Charge Nurse / Sister | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in London is seeking a Senior Charge Nurse/Sister for their Paediatric Emergency Department. This full-time role involves providing high-quality care and supporting nursing staff in various clinical areas, including triage and trauma care. The ideal candidate will have nursing qualifications and experience in paediatric care, with opportunities for professional development and leadership within a collaborative team.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working options

Staff recognition scheme

Onsite leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Must possess relevant nursing qualification and registration.
• Experience in a paediatric emergency care setting is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care in a busy paediatric emergency department.
• Manage and support nursing staff in clinical areas.
• Participate in triage and major trauma care.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Trauma care

Triage skills

Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Join Our Team as a Senior Charge Nurse / Sister – Band 7 in the Paediatric Emergency Department!

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking 4 dedicated and hardworking individuals to join our Paediatric Emergency Department (ED) team as a Clinical Senior Charge Nurses/Sisters. This is a fantastic opportunity to support and develop a collaborative and highly motivated team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

About Us:Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is the largest Trust in the UK and an Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC). Our mission is to provide world-class healthcare to all through excellence in research, education, and training. The Paediatric ED team delivers high-quality care to over 28,000 children and their families each year, working closely with the Adult ED, Urgent Care Centre, PATCH team, and inpatient paediatric services.

Who we are:Follow the link to our new trust video to learn about Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Why Join Us?Major Trauma Centre: St. Mary’s Hospital is a major trauma centre and the hub for the north-west London trauma network, playing a vital role in the London-wide trauma system.

Active Research Strategy: Our department is recognised as a pilot site for numerous national studies, with over fifty articles and posters accepted for publication or presentation at national and international conferences by our nursing and medical staff.

Role and Responsibilities:As a Clinical Senior Charge Nurse/Sister, you will provide high-quality care in our busy and fast-paced department. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work and support staff in all areas of the Paediatric ED, including:

· Triage

· Resuscitation, including Major Trauma

· ED Majors

· Clinical Decisions Unit

· Patient Flow

You will be supported by a team leader, Modern Matron, and Nurse Consultant in Emergency Care. The role includes developing clinical skills through nurse-led discharge from the ED, providing medications via Patient Group Directives, plastering and suturing, requesting x-rays from triage, and cannulation of paediatric patients.

Your personal development will be supported through clinical supervision with the Paediatric ED Matron and Lead Nurse.

Management and Leadership Development: You will have the opportunity to line manage staff and develop your management skills through Trust-led leadership programmes.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and their families. Apply today to become a part of our dedicated team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview..



The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
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This advert closes on Thursday 24 Jul 2025