Senior Sister/Charge Nurse - ED

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

The closing date is 07 May 2025

Job summary

An Exciting opportunity has arisen within our Emergency Department for the position of a Band 7 ED Senior Sister/Charge Nurse post

You would be part of an Outstanding Organization that works closely with its partner agencies to ensure that high standards of acute care are received by our Local Community.

Our Department is at the forefront of Emergency Care, delivering optimum services for trauma patients and CVA pathways, as well as other emergencies.

Successful applicants will have relevant experience as a Band 6 Sister within Emergency Nursing; you should possess a wide range of appropriate clinical skills and have a keen interest further developing your Management skills.

You will be part of a Senior Team which will be supporting the Emergency Head of Nursing Emergency Care Department (HON) and Matron in delivering optimum care to our community to ensure the Trust values and beliefs are adhered to. This will include having a firm understanding of local and national initiatives in order to assist the team meet the Emergency Care four hour standard.

If you are interested in finding out more, please call or email Emergency ED Matron Sian Rees.

Telephone 01737768511 extension 7469 or bleep 120,email sian.rees1@nhs.net - interview date 16th May 2025

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and well being to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year plus high cost allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

326-7146157-SL

Job locations

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, regarding the role please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, regarding the role please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

criteria

Essential

oEvidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
oA complete and accurate application
oSuitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
oEvidence of essential experience for role
oMeet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
oHold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
oEvidence of the Trust values and behaviours
oEvidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

Person Specification

criteria

Essential

oEvidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
oA complete and accurate application
oSuitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
oEvidence of essential experience for role
oMeet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
oHold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
oEvidence of the Trust values and behaviours
oEvidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

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.