Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse - Paeds ED

Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse - Paeds ED

The closing date is 10 May 2026.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Children's Nurse to join our Children's Emergency Department team. We are looking for enthusiastic, committed, hardworking individuals who are eager to develop their skills and thrive in a fast paced environment. If you work well under pressure, enjoy learning, and are passionate about delivering excellent care, we would be delighted to hear from you.

You will provide the highest standard of evidence based, patient centred care and have a genuine passion for education, training and the development of staff, recognising the positive impact this has on the children and families we care for.

Most importantly, you will share our PRIDE values and our ongoing drive for improvement.

Main duties of the job

• Support the Matron and Senior Multi Disciplinary Team to ensure high quality, patient focused care is delivered within the Children's Emergency Service.
• Actively participate in the day to day clinical and operational management of the department.
• Act as a clinical leader and role model whilst providing direct quality patient care, sharing expertise with colleagues.
• Work within the CED team on professional nursing issues and management of clinical governance issues.
• Work flexibly to achieve the key responsibilities of the post.
• Guide the activity of nursing, medical and other staff to ensure rapid assessment, treatment and ultimately transfer/discharge of children and young people.
• Participate in educational and training programmes for junior members of the team, including acting as a preceptor to newly qualified nurses.
• Lead a team of nurses with line management responsibilities.
• Work alongside colleagues within the Children's Directorate to collaborate on projects and shared learning.
• Take a leadership role for an aspect of care and represent the department in Trust wide forums, contributing to and leading on Quality Improvement projects within this area.

Person specification Education / qualifications

• Registered Children's Nurse (RSCN)
• APLS / EPALS provider course
• Post graduate course in Children's Emergency Nursing or equivalent
• TNCC / ATNC provider course

Experience / knowledge

• Substantial ED experience at Band 6
• Experience of change management in the working environment

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.

Salary: £33,314 to £37,591 a year inclusive.