Paediatric Emergency Department - Junior Sister/Charge Nurse
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Frimley, GU16 7UJ
Salary
£41,957 to £50,387
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
Sister/Charge Nurse - Paediatric Emergency DepartmentFrimley Park Hospital Permanent - 26.5 hours per week We are looking for a motivated, compassiona...
- To support the ED Sister/Charge Nurse in leading the nursing team, ensuring that high standards are met and maintained for all children and their families
- To support the ED Sister/Charge Nurse ensuring the departments ethos reflects the Trust values, and assist with the delivery of patient safety, a good patient experience and the effective running of the department.
- To act as a skilled practitioner and senior nurse within the Emergency Department to ensure that the highest quality of care is given to patients.
- Ensuring that all clinical practice is evidence based, in accordance with local and national standards for good practice.
- To assist in the clinical management of the Emergency Department by ensuring the efficient and effective use of resources, and providing clinical leadership, supervision and support to the team.
- In conjunction with the Clinical Matrons / Team Leaders and other Sisters / Charge Nurses facilitate the development of the service and personal development of all nursing staff within the clinical area of responsibility.
- To take the lead on projects as appropriate.
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Registered Sick Children's Nurse
- Evidence of recent Continued Practice Development
Desirable
- APLS
- Module in High Dependency Care
- Module in Paediatric Emergency Care
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to take charge of a clinical unit
- Excellent leadership skills
- Good, effective interpersonal & communication skills (written & verbal).
- Able to work without supervision
- Teaching & assessing experience
- Competent in - Triaging/streaming, IV medication, PGD, Plastering, Venepuncture and IV cannulation
Desirable
- Nurse-led competencies
- X-ray requesting
- Suturing
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience within emergency care or an acute setting
- Evidence of up-to-date clinical practice
- Able to demonstrate MDT working
Desirable
- Experience of audit
- Experience of implementing change
- Demonstrate the ability to provide teaching in paediatrics
Special Requirements
Essential
- Full time hours, shift work, including nights and weekends
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.
About the employer
NHS organisation
This listing was structured from NHS Jobs. Vacancy details and the application process remain the responsibility of the original source.
Similar roles
Explore related