Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

ED Paediatric Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 22 June 2025

Job summary

We are recruiting for Sisters/Charge Nurses within our Emergency Department Paediatric area . We are a high performing department and in the top 10 Trusts in the country for Emergency Care. It is a very busy and exciting time to join us as we have moved into our new Urgent & Emergency Care Department.

Main duties of the job

As a skilled and valued member of our team, you willtake a lead role in the coordination, planning and delivery of individual care provided by the multidisciplinary team in the department by ensuring the effective management of the department in the absence of the department leader. Provide professional nursing leadership, guidance, and clinical advice to staff members.

Assist in the effective operational management of the department and flow of patients within the hospital, concentrating on the provision of quality care for patients.

About us

Our new Urgent and Emergency Care Department opened in Summer 2023 and has been designed to give the best possible care to patients. The £27m department, which is based in a state-of-the-art was operationally opened on 21 June 2023, and officially opened on 12 July.

With its innovative approach to patient flow, high-spec equipment, ultra-modern technology and a real grounding in the community through the locally sourced artwork and wayfinding is a redefining jewel in Chesterfield's crown but it's vital that people only visit if they truly need to.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital offers a wide range of exciting and rewarding opportunities for people who are passionate about providing exceptional patient care. Our People Plan shows how and why Chesterfield Royal Hospital is a great place to work. Our plan sets out our current position and outlines our priorities and the improvement actions that will help us achieve ourstrategic aim of supporting and developing ourcolleagues.

The benefits we can provide you:

A wide range of support including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, financial support and other support provided by Joined Up Care Derbyshire. Read more about our Health and Wellbeing Offer.

An onsite wellbeing hub accessible to all staff which includes a fully equipped gym, showers, classes, and onsite counselling.

A range of learning and development courses to help you grow in your career.

Details

Date posted

07 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

166-MEC-7211316

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Chesterfield Road

Calow

S44 5BL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description document for further information about the role and job requirements. Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions.

We are committed to providing you with on-going training and development to ensure you thrive in your role here at the Trust, which will be individualised and supported by your Department Lead and Clinical Educators.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description document for further information about the role and job requirements. Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions.

We are committed to providing you with on-going training and development to ensure you thrive in your role here at the Trust, which will be individualised and supported by your Department Lead and Clinical Educators.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Adult Registered Nurse
  • Mentor / Assessor Training

Desirable

  • Degree
  • ALS Course
  • Recognised Leadership Course
  • Minor Injuries (ENP) Course or willingness to work towards

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 3 years experience at Band 5 or above

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in an Emergency Department
  • Manchester Triage System
  • Experience working with Paediatrics

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Risk management awareness
  • Time management skills
  • Leadership qualities
  • Mentoring / Teaching skills

Desirable

  • Developed clinical skills
  • Corporate awareness
  • Negotiation skills
  • Awareness of service improvement
  • Audit / Assurance skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Adult Registered Nurse
  • Mentor / Assessor Training

Desirable

  • Degree
  • ALS Course
  • Recognised Leadership Course
  • Minor Injuries (ENP) Course or willingness to work towards

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 3 years experience at Band 5 or above

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in an Emergency Department
  • Manchester Triage System
  • Experience working with Paediatrics

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Risk management awareness
  • Time management skills
  • Leadership qualities
  • Mentoring / Teaching skills

Desirable

  • Developed clinical skills
  • Corporate awareness
  • Negotiation skills
  • Awareness of service improvement
  • Audit / Assurance skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Chesterfield Road

Calow

S44 5BL


Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Chesterfield Road

Calow

S44 5BL


Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Emergency Department Leader

Kaye Stevenson

Kaye.stevenson1@nhs.net

01246514877

Details

Date posted

07 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

166-MEC-7211316

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Chesterfield Road

Calow

S44 5BL


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