Senior Staff Nurse - Children's Emergency Department

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in East London is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for their Children's Emergency Department. The ideal candidate will have significant experience at Band 5, leadership potential, and a commitment to teaching. This position offers a permanent contract with a competitive salary range of £44,806 to £53,134 per year. The role involves providing advanced clinical practice and mentoring junior staff within a high-performing team.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive benefits

Recognition as a top workplace

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Accident and Emergency at Band 5.
• Demonstrable knowledge of leadership and organizational potential.
• Commitment to facilitating training.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Emergency Department independently.
• Support nursing and medical staff on shift.
• Mentor junior staff in clinical practice.

Skills

Advanced leadership

Clinical practice

Interpersonal skills

Evidence-based practice

Teaching and assessing

Education

Post-Registration Qualification (RSCN/RN Child)

Job description

Job Summary

We are excited to announce an opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our outstanding Children’s Emergency Department in the heart of East London. We are currently seeking to employ a Senior Staff Nurse.

You will be joining a team that is one of the highest performing Emergency Departments in the UK, achieving consistently good clinical engagement, patient flow and holding an OUTSTANDING rating at CQC.

We are looking for a Children's ED Nurse with significant experience at Band 5 and a commitment to teaching and facilitating training. Understanding recent developments in Emergency Nursing and translating them into quality care is essential.

Applicants must enjoy a fast‑paced acute environment, have a keen interest in delivery of holistic care, and be ready to lead within a forward‑thinking multidisciplinary team.

To join a rewarding place to work, complete an online application.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as an independent practitioner whilst providing advanced clinical practice in the assessment and management of patients in the Emergency Department.
• Demonstrate advanced leadership and operational management, ensuring nursing and medical staff at all levels feel supported.
• Independently manage the Department on a shift‑to‑shift basis in the absence of a Band 7 Senior Sister.
• Assist in the development of educational needs of all staff and act as a clinical mentor to junior staff.
• Advise on promotion of health and prevention of illness.

Qualifications and Experience

• RSCN/RN Child or equivalent Post‑Registration Qualification.
• Substantive post‑registration experience in Accident and Emergency at Band 5.
• Leadership potential and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrable knowledge of evidence‑based practice, with evidence of organisational and leadership potential.
• Teaching and assessing qualifications or proven commitment to facilitation of training.
• Desirable: APLS or EPLS, A&E course.

Salary & Contract

Band 6 – £44,806 to £53,134 per year, permanent contract, full‑time, part‑time or flexible working.

Location

Homerton Healthcare – Homerton Row, London, E9 6SR.

Benefits

Inclusive benefits demonstrated by our inclusion and diversity commitments; opportunities for professional development and a proud NHS Foundation Trust awarded as one of the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work.

How to Apply

Visit https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/Working in Homerton ED for more information and to submit your application.