Sister/Charge Nurse - Paediatric Emergency Department

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sister/Charge Nurse - Paediatric Emergency Department

The closing date is 23 January 2026

Do you love the buzz of an emergency department? Thrive under pressure? Want to make a real difference for children and families when they need it most? If you answered YES, then we want you on our team!

Our Paediatric Emergency Department is fast paced, rewarding and full of opportunities to grow. As a Band 6 nurse you will be a clinical leader, a role model and a problem solver-all while delivering outstanding care to our youngest patients.

Main duties of the job

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading shifts and supporting your team like a pro.
• Triage quickly and safely.
• Providing care for everything from bruises to critical emergencies.
• Mentoring junior staff and sharing your expertise.
• Driving improvements and shaping the future of paediatric emergency care.

What We're Looking For

• Registered Children's Nurse (RNC) with NMC registration.
• Experience in paediatric emergency or acute care.
• Leadership skills and a passion for teamwork.
• Calm under pressure, great communicator, and ready to take charge.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS).
• Experience in audits or service improvement projects.

What's In It For You

• Career development and leadership training.
• Access to specialist courses and education.
• A supportive team that feels like family.
• NHS pension and staff benefits.
• Plenty of tea and coffee during busy shifts.

About us

We have 10,000 people delivering quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area and give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

At the Trust you'll access varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people, and innovate to keep improving patient care.

Job responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coordination and support to team members on each shift.
• Link with Ward 8 and PAU Coordinators to ensure patient flow is maintained.
• Liaise with the multidisciplinary team regarding patient care.
• Ensure all relevant referrals are completed (safeguarding, health visiting, mental health).
• Act as an appraiser for team members, developing the future workforce.
• Maintain standards and encourage continuous improvement.

Person Specification Qualifications & Education - Essential

• Appropriate Child NMC Registration.
• Significant experience in paediatric nursing.
• National Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards it within 18 months of commencement.
• Evidence of continuing education or development.
• Level 3 Safeguarding.

Qualifications & Education - Desirable

• Degree.
• APLS/EPALS or willingness to undertake.
• Relevant courses/qualification.
• Experience of using Manchester triage system.

Knowledge & Experience - Essential

• Awareness of changes within nursing practice.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and its relevance to practice.
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures.
• Experience of leading clinical shifts.
• Evidence of clinical competence in your speciality or willingness to expand (e.g., venepuncture, cannulation).

Knowledge & Experience - Desirable

• Knowledge of ethical issues.
• Knowledge of leadership and management.
• Research and development.
• Understanding of CQC standards and processes.
• Experience of managing critically unwell children.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For further information see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital
Sharoe Green Lane
Preston
PR2 9HT

Employer's website

£38,682 to £46,580 per annum, pro rata