Paediatric Sister/Charge Nurse - ED

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

Job summary

Join a leading local NHS Trust as a Paediatric Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse in our Paediatric Emergency Department in Redhill. You will lead a dedicated team, manage daily operations, and contribute to professional development within a supportive environment. This role offers opportunities for career growth and excellent training.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Support Networks

Focus on Health and Wellbeing

Qualifications

• Evidence of essential experience in nursing.
• Mandatory professional/clinical registration required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Band 5 nurses and nursing assistants.
• Manage daily operations and exemplify good practice.
• Complete sickness and annual reviews.

Skills

Written English

Team Leadership

Clinical Registration

Education

Nursing Qualification

Job description

We are excited to announce that our Paediatric Emergency Department (PED) is looking for a Paediatric Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join our friendly, supportive, and motivated team of Paediatric Nurses and Paediatric Practitioners. The Paediatric Emergency Service is a specialist area within the Emergency Department, working closely with the Adult emergency service and linked with Paediatric inpatient services.

As a Band 6, you will lead a team of Band 5 nurses and nursing assistants in the daily operations of the department, leading shifts and exemplifying good practice.

Building links with other paediatric departments and wider MDT teams, after 6 months, you will also take on management roles with a dedicated team, supported by the Unit Manager. This includes completing sickness and annual reviews and providing support.

The Department offers a structured Educational Program, supported by Practice Development Nurses and a dynamic team of Clinical Practitioners to aid your professional development. Additionally, the hospital is affiliated with Brighton University and the University of Surrey.

Main Duties of the Job

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached trust job description and person specification.

About Us

We are a leading local employer with approximately 6,000 staff, serving a diverse population of around 780,000 across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, provides a full range of acute and specialist services and is the nearest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also operate outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at various sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. Our Trust strives to be the best place to work and receive care, offering excellent training, flexible working, support networks, and a focus on health and wellbeing to promote a positive work environment.

Job Responsibilities

For detailed information about the role, please refer to the attached trust job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Criteria

• Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
• A complete and accurate application
• Supporting statement demonstrating suitability for the role
• Evidence of essential experience
• Necessary educational/qualifications
• Mandatory professional/clinical registration
• Alignment with the Trust values and behaviours
• Other essential criteria as outlined in the person specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to identify any previous criminal convictions.

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per year plus high-cost allowance.