Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergancy Department

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

We are looking to recruit an experienced and motivated individual with a background in emergency care to the role of Junior Sister/Charge Nurse for the Emergency Department.

We are looking for experienced nurses to join our team. You will have strong communication and leadership skills with an eagerness to advance emergency and acute nursing practice. You will be responsible for monitoring patient flow through the department alongside utilising your expert nursing skills.

The ideal candidates will be dynamic and forward thinking with a progressive approach to enhancing patient care and safety within urgent, emergency and acute care services. In addition to excellent clinical skills a good working knowledge of care pathways and the patient journey is required, as is priority focus on communication, safe discharge planning and safe patient transfer.

Main duties of the job

• Work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines to work as a named nurse (or key worker) for a defined group of patients and take responsibility for:
• Protect and supporting the health of individual patients and clients
• Assess care and health education needs
• Develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient
• To be designated to take charge of the ward/department regularly in the absence of the person holding continuing responsibility
• To work in accordance with the Princess Alexandra Hospitals Nursing and Midwifery Strategy and Core Standards
• To maintain effective communication
• To provide a high standard of holistic patient-centered care
• To act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor to student nurses and others and participate in clinical supervision programmes as appropriate

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description and person specification for the full job details. This is available to download at anytime.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (part 1 register)
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Recent post registration

Desirable

• Evidence of post registration study in subject relevant to clinical area

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of presentation/teaching skills
• Recent Medical experience

Desirable

• Previous experience working in acute ward setting
• Experience in delivery of nurse led services

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

Employer's website

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