Emergency Department Senior Sister​/Charge Nurse; Band 7

Emergency Department Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse (Band
7)

The post holder will be responsible for leading the unit nursing team on a day to day basis; coordinating the delivery of holistic patient care within the clinical environment, whilst supporting flow in terms of admissions, transfers and discharges to multiple points of contact.

Through clinical leadership, adherence of the Trust Right Care values and the utilisation of effective management skills, the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse will ensure the department team is informed,trained and developed to enable the highest standards of evidence based and compassionate care tobe delivered to our patients, their carers and families. They will support a collaborative, open and trusting communication style to all groups that the Unit communicates or interacts with from staff, to visiting teams and the individuals we care for.

To actively participate in the development of the Emergency Department using innovation, challenge and evidence based practice/strategies to support forward growth, progression and value based care.

The post holder must understand the core concepts of safe and effective patient flow through the Department and beyond the acute hospital, using their skills to promote and support the multidisciplinary team.

In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution and be familiar with the NHS England Guidance 'Understanding the new NHS' (details of which can be foundin the links section of NHS Jobs)

Clinical leadership

Provide senior clinical oversight across all ED areas, leading assessment, prioritisation and escalation of unwell or deteriorating patients.

Support safe flow through triage, streaming, resus and pathways such as UTC and SDEC.

Act as a visible clinical role model promoting evidence-based, high-quality care.

Operational management

Coordinate daily ED operations, ensuring safe staffing, appropriate skill mix and effective allocation.

Lead responses to surges, major incidents and high-risk situations. Work with the MDT, site teams and external partners to maintain flow and reduce delays.

Staff management and development

Provide leadership, supervision and support to Band 6s and junior nurses.

Manage appraisals, sickness, performance and staff wellbeing.

Lead induction, mentorship and development of new starters and students.

Promote a positive, inclusive team culture.

Governance, quality and safety

Ensure compliance with NMC standards, Trust policies and regulatory requirements.

Lead incident management, learning and quality improvement. Support audits, service development and best-practice implementation.

Maintain high standards of documentation, infection control, medicines management and safeguarding.

Professional leadership

Represent nursing within the ED, contributing to strategic planning and service improvement. Champion patient experience, safety and continuous improvement.

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

• Cycle to Work
• Travel Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
• Onsite Nursery
• Buying and Selling Annual Leave
• Car Leasing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Health and Wellbeing
• Extensive Reward Scheme
• Counselling Service
• Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
• Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:

We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

• Committed to Quality of Care
• Compassion
• Working together for patients
• Improving Lives
• Everyone Counts
• Respect and Dignity

Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.

For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.

• Registered Nurse (Adult or Child) with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of post-registration study relevant to emergency care.
• Recognised Leadership or management course completion
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) or Advances Paediatric Life Support (APLS)
• Teaching and Assessing (998 / SLIP / FLIP/ PEEP)
• Completion of Level 1 & 2 RCN National Curriculum & Competency Framework
• MSc degree relevant to urgent and emergency care/ Evidence of CPD
• Completion of Faculty of Emergency Nursing Modules
• Complete ED clinical skills set- (see person specification)

• Significant experience working in Urgent or Emergency care at Band 6 level or above.
• Possesses extensive clinical experience, evidencing a high level of professional competence and expert practice.
• Strong understanding of ED pathways, including triage, streaming, paediatrics, UTC, and SDEC.
• Skilled in de-escalation, conflict resolution, and supporting staff during challenging…