Sister/Charge Nurse

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust; Birtley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust in West Essex is seeking a Band 6 Children’s Emergency Department Nurse to lead and deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based care for babies, children and young people in a fast‑paced ED. You will supervise junior staff, lead on safeguarding, and drive service improvement while ensuring clinical governance and compassionate family‑centred care.

You will coordinate patient flow and workforce planning in a busy environment, collaborate with multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Registered Children’s Nurse with active registration and evidence of ongoing professional development.
• EPALS or willingness to complete within 6 months of posting.
• Course in management of acutely ill children or equivalent knowledge.
• Demonstrated CPD activity in the last 12 months.
• Evidence of teaching and assessing qualifications or capability.

Responsibilities

• Providing visible leadership and management to nursing, students and support staff.
• Ensuring patient safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance are maintained.
• Managing patient flow, staffing, and departmental performance within a busy emergency care environment.
• Leading service improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and outcomes.
• Investigating incidents and using feedback to improve practice.
• Promoting staff wellbeing and addressing behavioural or performance concerns appropriately.
• Collaborating with medical, safeguarding, operational and multidisciplinary teams.
• Supporting workforce development, recruitment, appraisal processes and professional education.
• Monitoring governance, risks, audits and departmental requirements.
• Contributing to strategic planning and paediatric emergency development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Staff supervision

Clinical leadership

Education

Registered Children’s Nurse

EPALS (or willing to complete within 6 months)

Course in management of acutely ill children

CPD evidenced in last 12 months

Teaching/assessing qualification

Job description

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 11 November 2026

The Band 6 Childrens Emergency Department Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality, evidence-based care to babies, children and young people presenting with a wide range of acute, urgent and emergency health needs. The post holder will act as a clinical role model, demonstrating advanced clinical skills, leadership and decision-making within the multidisciplinary team. They will coordinate the delivery of safe and effective patient care, support and supervise junior staff, contribute to service development, and ensure compliance with safeguarding, clinical governance and professional standards. The role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritise and manage a dynamic workload, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, family-centred care in a fast-paced emergency environment.

Main duties of the job

Providing visible leadership and management to nursing, students and support staff.

Ensuring patient safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance are maintained.

Managing patient flow, staffing, and departmental performance within a busy emergency care environment.

Leading service improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and outcomes.

Investigating incidents, reviewing patient feedback, and implementing learning to improve practice.

Promoting a positive culture, supporting staff wellbeing, and addressing behavioural or performance concerns appropriately.

Working collaboratively with medical, nursing, safeguarding, operational, and multidisciplinary teams.

Supporting workforce development, recruitment, appraisal processes, and professional education.

Monitoring departmental, risks, audits, and governance requirements.

Contributing to strategic planning and the ongoing development of paediatric emergency

About us

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Job responsibilities

The Band 6 Children’s Emergency Department Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality, evidence-based care to babies, children and young people presenting with a wide range of acute, urgent and emergency health needs. The post holder will act as a clinical role model, demonstrating advanced clinical skills, leadership and decision‑making within the multidisciplinary team. They will coordinate the delivery of safe and effective patient care, support and supervise junior staff, contribute to service development, and ensure compliance with safeguarding, clinical governance and professional standards. The role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritise and manage a dynamic workload, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, family‑centred care in a fast‑paced emergency environment.

Providing visible leadership and management to nursing, students and support staff.

Ensuring patient safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance are maintained.

Managing patient flow, staffing, and departmental performance within a busy emergency care environment.

Leading service improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and outcomes.

Investigating incidents, reviewing patient feedback, and implementing learning to improve practice.

Promoting a positive culture, supporting staff wellbeing, and addressing behavioural or performance concerns appropriately.

Working collaboratively with medical, nursing, safeguarding, operational, and multidisciplinary teams.

Supporting workforce development, recruitment, appraisal processes, and professional education.

Monitoring departmental, risks, audits, and governance requirements.

Contributing to strategic planning and the ongoing development of paediatric emergency

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined‑up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Childrens Nurse
• EPALS (or must be willing to complete within 6 months of post)
• Qualification/evidence of a course in the management of acutely ill children
• Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months
• Recognised teaching and assessing qualification

Experience

• Previous experience working with babies/Children and Young People in healthcare setting
• At least 2 years experience working in the emergency care settingE
• Working with children/young people and families, within a multicultural environment
• Experience and knowledge of safeguarding children and the relevant processes
• Experience of the care and management of critically ill children

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust