Senior Emergency Department Nurse Leader

Medway NHS Foundation Trust; Lewes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Medway NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse for the Emergency Department. This Band 6 role focuses on leadership, clinical excellence and service development within a busy ED.

You will oversee patient care, support junior staff, and contribute to professional development and quality improvement initiatives across the department. Applicants should be an experienced ED nurse with NMC registration, pursuing emergency care qualifications, and committed to upholding NHS

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with the NMC and current registration.
• Post–graduate qualification or MSc in Emergency, Acute or critical care is desirable.
• RCN emergency care competences Level 1 completed or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accountability for practice in line with the NMC Code.
• Complete mandatory training within set timeframes.
• Follow Health and Safety legislation and local policies.
• Participate in annual appraisal and professional revalidation.
• Provide courteous care and support junior staff in their development.

Skills

Deteriorating patient recognition

Stress management

MS Word

Leadership

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Emergency care qualification or MSc

RCN emergency care competences Level 1

Job description

Medway NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse for the Emergency Department. This Band 6 role focuses on leadership, clinical excellence and service development within a busy ED.

You will oversee patient care, support junior staff, and contribute to professional development and quality improvement initiatives across the department. Applicants should be an experienced ED nurse with NMC registration, pursuing emergency care qualifications, and committed to upholding NHS