Sister/Charge Nurse ED

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking passionate Band 6 Nurses to enhance their leadership and management skills. This role involves acting as a role model, supporting junior team members, and ensuring high-quality patient care in a busy emergency department serving a diverse population.

Benefits

Well-being space

Outdoor gardens

Fitness classes

Qualifications

• Act as a role model for junior team members.
• Deputise for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient-centered care.
• Support leadership and management of the department.

Skills

Leadership

Patient-centered care

Management skills

Education

ED and Mentorship Course

Job description

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We are looking to appoint passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated Band 6 Nurses who are ready to take the next step and develop their leadership and management skills.

If you have been working as a senior band 5 in an ED setting and have undertaken the ED and Mentorship Course, or are working towards mentorship and are ready to take the next step, this might be the perfect opportunity for you.

There are exciting changes happening with the Emergency Department at Newham, and the wider Trust with expansion of our Same Day Emergency Care area, and the opening of our purpose-built ITU and level 2 Respiratory ward.

Newham Emergency Department serves a large diverse population and on average sees 400-500 patients a day, including acute medical patients, paediatrics, and patients in mental health crisis.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will act as a role model for junior team members in delivering high-quality patient-centered care. They will deputise for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse and support leadership and management of the department, focusing on clinical care and standards.

The post holder will work within the NMC Code, trust policies, guidance, and procedures to ensure safe working practice.

We offer a structured orientation and ongoing support and guidance. We follow the RCN National Emergency Nursing Framework competencies.

As well as supporting our staff’s professional development, we offer a Well-being space, outside areas including designated gardens, fitness classes including a running group, and wellbeing champions in each department.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider in Britain.

The Barts Health group is on an improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now aim to continually improve all services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing NHS hospital group, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care in east London and beyond. We focus on patient safety, harm-free care, and being an outstanding place to work, guided by our WeCare values.

We are committed to inclusion, promoting a sense of belonging for every staff member, valuing differences, and supporting an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Job overview

We are looking to appoint passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated Band 6 Nurses ready to develop leadership and management skills.

If you have been working as a senior band 5 in an ED setting, have undertaken the ED and Mentorship Course, or are working towards mentorship, and are ready for the next step, this opportunity might be ideal.

Exciting changes are underway at Newham ED, including expansion of our Same Day Emergency Care, and the opening of our purpose-built ITU and Level 2 Respiratory ward.

Newham ED serves a large, diverse population, seeing 400-500 patients daily, including acute medical, paediatrics, and mental health crisis cases.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will act as a role model for junior team members in delivering high-quality patient-centered care. They will deputise for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse and support leadership and management of the department, focusing on clinical care and standards.
• The post holder will work within the NMC Code, trust policies, guidance, and procedures to ensure safe working practice.

We offer structured orientation, ongoing support, and guidance. We follow the RCN National Emergency Nursing Framework competencies.

Staff development is supported alongside wellbeing initiatives, including a Well-being space, outdoor gardens, fitness classes, and wellbeing champions.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is among the largest NHS trusts in the UK, known for excellence and innovation.

We aim to be a high-performing NHS hospital group, recognized for safety, harm-free care, and compassionate service, guided by our WeCare values.

We promote inclusion, ensuring every staff member feels a sense of belonging, and support a diverse, inclusive work environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The detailed job description and person specification outline key responsibilities, qualifications, skills, and experience. Please see attached documents for full details.