Senior Sister / Charge Nurse (Emergency Department)

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Swindon is seeking a Senior Sister / Charge Nurse for the Emergency Department. The successful candidate will engage in nursing leadership, oversee operational issues while providing individualized patient care, and demonstrate ongoing professional development. This position requires a Masters level qualification or equivalent, a management qualification, and experience in leading healthcare teams. The role comes with a competitive salary range of £47,810 to £54,710 per year, pro-rata.

Qualifications

• Further training and experience to Masters level or equivalent.
• A teaching qualification.
• Evidence of post-registration development.
• A management or leadership qualification.

Responsibilities

• Act as a clinical expert in your area of practice.
• Take charge or delegate to the ward team as necessary.
• Promote evidence-based clinical practice in performance improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical expertise

Team management

Evidence-based practice

Education

Masters level training or equivalent

Teaching qualification

Management or leadership qualification

Job description

Senior Sister / Charge Nurse (Emergency Department)

The closing date is 14 December 2025

We are seeking a Senior Sister / Charge Nurse to join our Emergency Department Team.

You will be responsible for supporting the Matron and their ward team in providing effective nursing leadership to a team of nurses, ensuring the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) code of conduct is at the forefront of the team's nursing care. In addition, the post holder will work closely with the multi‑disciplinary team to provide a high standard of individualised patient care, improving the patient experience. The position supports a clinical role in addition to the management of operational issues, including the provision of care to patients, their families and carers in line with Trust policies and procedures, and ensuring values and beliefs are upheld.

Additionally, you will demonstrate continuing professional development, reflecting the individual needs of the team and the organisation.

Main duties of the job

• Act as a clinical expert in your area of practice.
• Take charge or delegate to the ward team as necessary.
• Participate in the delivery of care to meet individual patient needs.
• Promote the development, implementation, and review of standards, policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines.
• Assist in effectively leading and motivating staff in the provision of care and future service development.
• Promote evidence‑based clinical practice in performance improvement within the unit.
• Act as a resource in nursing practice throughout the specialities.
• Develop and implement multi‑disciplinary integrated care pathways for patients.
• Promote and deliver effective leadership within the clinical area.
• Demonstrate up‑to‑date knowledge of current issues and priorities that affect national, Trust, and Directorate‑wide healthcare to facilitate clear leadership and direction.

About us

Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do, guiding us towards our vision of delivering great joined‑up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for further information.

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on‑going discussions with the designated manager.

Qualifications

• Further training and experience to Masters level or equivalent.
• A teaching qualification.
• Evidence of post‑registration development.
• A management or leadership qualification.

Experience

• Recent acute medical or surgical experience.
• Experience in leading, supporting and developing a team.
• Evidence of managing and improving the patient experience.
• Awareness of up‑to‑date Trust projects and issues.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata