Sister/Charge Nurse

Job description

Job summary

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 description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

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.

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

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.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Job overview

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.

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

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

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Leadership qualification
• Relevant A&E course
• Recognised teaching and assessing qualification

Experience

Essential

• 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

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Leadership qualification
• Relevant A&E course
• Recognised teaching and assessing qualification

Experience

Essential

• 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 details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

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