Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Norfolk coast is seeking a Band 7 nurse to join the Emergency Department. You will lead and support a skilled team in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, delivering patient-centred care and promoting clinical excellence.

The post-holder will manage day-to-day ED operations, lead clinical shifts, mentor junior staff, and act as a clinical expert while collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe patient flow and

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a skilled team in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Manage day-to-day running of the Emergency Department.
• Lead clinical shifts and support junior staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure patient flow.
• Mentor staff and drive service improvement.
• Engage in audits and staff education.

Skills

Emergency Nursing

Clinical Leadership

Mentoring

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Band 7 nurse to join our Emergency Department at James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and support a skilled team in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. As a senior member of the department, you will be pivotal in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, ensuring clinical excellence and promoting innovation in emergency nursing.

You will also play a key role in staff development, operational leadership, and service improvement, contributing to the trust's vision of outstanding healthcare, every time., The post-holder will be responsible for managing the day-to-day running of the Emergency Department, leading clinical shifts, supporting junior staff, and acting as a clinical expert.

You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective patient flow and uphold best practice standards.

Key responsibilities include risk assessment, resource management, mentoring, and implementing improvement initiatives. You will also engage in audit, staff education, and act as a role model for compassionate, evidence-based care.

A critical part of the role will be collaborating across services to ensure a seamless patient journey from admission to discharge or transfer.

At James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves on being a supportive and forward-thinking employer. Located on the beautiful Norfolk coast, our hospital offers an excellent work-life balance, ongoing professional development, and a close-knit team culture.

We are committed to staff wellbeing, inclusivity, and career progression.

Joining our Emergency Department means becoming part of a dedicated team that is passionate about making a real difference in patients' lives while fostering personal and professional growth.