Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department - St Helier Hospital

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Sister/Charge Nurse for the Emergency Department at St Helier Hospital. This dynamic role requires excellent clinical knowledge, strong communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care. Join a supportive team dedicated to improving service delivery and enhancing patient safety in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to patient safety and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Join a multidisciplinary Emergency Department team.
• Engage in rotation opportunities across critical areas.
• Participate in a specialty-specific induction program.

Skills

Clinical knowledge and skills

Communication skills

Motivation and innovation

Flexibility and enthusiasm

Job description

Overview

Sister/Charge Nurse Band 6 – Emergency Department
St Helier Hospital base site

Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is rated as Good by the CQC and we’d welcome applications from individuals committed to being part of the team to maintain and build on this.

Are you able to help St Helier Hospital to deliver the best quality and safest care to our local community? If you enjoy working in a busy demanding environment and can work on your own initiative, this may be the job for you.

This role is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team within the Emergency Department at St Helier Hospital. The Emergency Department has received significant investment to increase staffing levels, and there is ongoing support as part of an Establishment review to grow the Senior Nursing Team.

Responsibilities

• Join a friendly, multidisciplinary Emergency Department team with a focus on safe, compassionate, high-quality care.
• Demonstrate motivation, innovation and strong clinical knowledge and skills.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills and the ability to demonstrate suitability and experience for the Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse role.
• Be flexible, enthusiastic and passionate about emergency care and committed to improving service delivery.
• Engage in rotation opportunities across areas within the Emergency Floor (including the Emergency Department, Same Day Emergency Care Unit and Urgent Treatment Centre) to widen skills and knowledge.
• Work as part of a close-knit, supportive team with a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary teamwork and patient safety.
• Participate in a specialty-specific induction programme supported by a competency framework and pursue opportunities to develop your nursing career through courses.

About the Trust

Welcome to the Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. We offer an extensive range of services, including cancer, pathology, surgery and gynaecology to over 490,000 people in south west London and north east Surrey. We operate two busy general hospitals, Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospital, and run services from other locations, including Sutton Hospital. We are also part of two integrated care partnerships – Sutton Health and Care and Surrey Downs Health and Care.

St Helier Hospital is home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary’s Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both sites have Accident and Emergency departments (A&E) and Maternity services (Obstetrics).

With nearly 900,000 people relying on our hospitals and almost 5,000 staff plus 500 volunteers, we work to keep our hospitals running smoothly. As teaching hospitals, we partner with St George’s Hospital and St George’s Medical School to deliver education and research.

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Sister/Charge Nurse role at Epsom and St Helier.

Closing date

This advert closes on Monday 22 Sep 2025.