Sister/ Charge Nurse - Emergency Care

Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK seeks an experienced Clinical Senior Sister/Charge Nurse for the Emergency Department. This role requires strong leadership and extensive emergency care experience. The successful candidate will oversee clinical operations, support staff development, and ensure the delivery of high-quality care. Join a dynamic and compassionate team at a state-of-the-art facility where you can thrive in your career.

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience, including recent experience as a band 6 junior sister.
• Relevant evidence of professional development.
• Experience working to achieve national emergency care targets.
• Preceptorship experience.
• Current NMC registration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, safe, and effective care, overseeing clinical standards.
• Lead nursing teams and support education and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate daily nursing activity and ensure effective patient flow.
• Promote health education and provide emotional support to patients.
• Conduct personal development reviews and support CPD.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency care experience

Operational management

Clinical expertise

Communication skills

Education

RN Adult qualification

Teaching/assessment qualification

Degree level qualification in a health-related subject

ENB 199 or equivalent

Leadership/management qualification

Job description

We are looking for a passionate, motivated, and experienced Clinical Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to lead our dedicated team in the Emergency Department. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a transformational moment in urgent and emergency care, playing a vital role at our state‑of‑the‑art facility. In this role, you will ensure the delivery of safe, high‑quality, patient‑centred care that meets agreed clinical and operational standards. You will also provide visible, compassionate leadership, supporting and developing a high‑performing, empowered nursing team. We are seeking a confident leader with substantial emergency care experience, strong operational management skills, and a proven ability to drive service improvement. You will be a clinical expert, with a deep understanding of emergency care pathways and a clear passion for delivering excellence. Working closely with the ED Unit Leads, Matrons, and specialty teams across Emergency and Acute Medicine, you will play a key part in shaping the future of our services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality, safe, and effective care, overseeing clinical standards.
• Lead nursing teams and support education and continuous improvement through research and governance.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate personalised care while acting as a clinical expert and role model.
• Coordinate daily nursing activity, respond to patient needs and ensure timely, effective interventions.
• Promote health education, provide emotional support to patients and families, and uphold NMC standards.
• Take operational responsibility for the department during shifts, ensuring appropriate staffing, skill mix, and effective patient flow.
• Lead by example, address performance issues, manage conflict, and maintain high standards of care, communication, and professionalism.
• Foster a learning culture, supporting in‑house training and mentoring staff and students.
• Conduct personal development reviews, support CPD, and promote evidence‑based practice.
• Support audits, incident reporting, and quality initiatives.
• Engage in research, contribute to clinical governance, and apply new developments in emergency care to improve patient outcomes.

Essential Qualifications

• Significant post‑registration experience, including demonstrable recent experience as a band 6 junior sister.
• Relevant evidence of professional development.
• Experience working to achieve national emergency care targets.
• Pre‑ceptorship experience.
• RN Adult qualification.
• Current NMC registration.
• Teaching/assessment qualification.
• ENB 199 or equivalent qualification/experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience co‑co‑ordinating an A&E department as a whole.
• Evidence of previous resource management experience.
• Leadership/management qualification.
• Degree level qualification in a health‑related subject.
• ALS provider.
• ATLS certification.

Person Specification

• Significant post‑registration experience, including demonstrable recent experience as a band 6 junior sister.
• Relevant evidence of professional development.
• Experience working to achieve national emergency care targets.
• Pre‑ceptorship experience.
• Experience co‑co‑ordinating an A&E department as a whole.
• Evidence of previous resource management experience.
• RN Adult qualification.
• Current NMC registration.
• Teaching/assessment qualification.
• ENB 199 or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Leadership/management qualification.
• Degree level qualification in a health‑related subject.
• ALS provider.
• ATLS certification.

Why Join Us

Now is an exciting time to join Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust as we continue our journey to becoming one of the largest and most forward‑thinking Trusts in Europe, following our move to the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital. SWB serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It is a friendly and welcoming place, a place where you can belong and grow. We care for our patients, our population, and our people. Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way, shaping how we work with each other and how we look after our patients and their families. Our Purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It inspires, drives and unites us every day, making SWB more than just a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Join us and feel like more than a job – a place where you belong, feel happy, safe and rewarded, and where you can develop your career in the way you choose.