Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Junior Sister / Junior Charge Nurse to join our dynamic team based on Sunrise B Ward at Queen's Hospital.This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and compassionate nurse to join us. Ideally, you will have a background in gynaecology, with in-depth knowledge of acute early pregnancy and gynaecological conditions. The successful candidate will demonstrate our PRIDE values and consistently act in the best interests of patients, their families, and our multidisciplinary team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering high-quality care and committed to supporting and developing those around them.Our department is a busy unit providing care to 26 inpatients as well as being a Gyneacology Emergency Department and Early Pregancy Unit. In return for your leadership and dedication, we offer:
- Excellent personal and professional development opportunities
- A supportive and approachable leadership team
- A chance to be part of meaningful service improvements
If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and make a real difference in gynaecological emergency care, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse on Sunrise B Ward, you will have a delegated responsibility for managing the clinical areas within the unit. This includes overseeing the 26-bedded inpatient ward, the Gynaecology Emergency Department, and the Early Pregnancy Unit. You will be responsible for ensuring the care needs of our patients and their families are met, overseeing operational flow within the unit, and leading by example to maintain high standards of care during each shift.
In this role, you will work closely with the Ward Manager, Matron, Specialist Nurses, Lead Consultant, medical/surgical teams, and the wider Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). You will also provide line management to the junior nursing staff and ward clerks, offering clinical leadership, management support, and guidance to foster a positive and efficient team environment.
This position requires a high degree of personal professional autonomy and a strong understanding of local policies and guidelines. You will actively lead and contribute to ongoing improvement projects, supporting the development of staff through regular appraisals and providing guidance to ensure continuous professional growth.
About us
We're an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with. We're no longer in special measures; we've opened two new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal.
We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen's and get rid of corridor care.
Our patients are benefitting from our Women's Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch.
These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 88,000 scans a year.
The majority of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.
We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Salmana So, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 8902. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Salmana So, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 8902. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Leadership CPD
- Gynaecology/EPAU CPD
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates indepth gynaecology/EPAU knowledge.
- Demonstrates ability to deputise for ward manager.
Desirable
- Demostrates PRIDE values and cultural awareness
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Leadership CPD
- Gynaecology/EPAU CPD
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates indepth gynaecology/EPAU knowledge.
- Demonstrates ability to deputise for ward manager.
Desirable
- Demostrates PRIDE values and cultural awareness
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
