Senior Sister​/Charge Nurse

Senior Sister/Charge Nurse – Emergency Department

Closing date: 07 May 2026

We are inviting applications for two Band 7 Senior Sisters / Charge Nurses to lead and manage the Emergency Department at Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI), Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The role requires strong clinical and professional leadership in a high‑volume Emergency and Major Trauma Centre. The post holder will deliver safe and effective patient‑centred care, manage complex clinical environments, support staff development and drive service improvement and operational delivery.

• Provide clinical, professional and managerial leadership within the Emergency Department.
• Act as a visible senior nurse, promoting high standards of care, patient safety and experience.
• Lead and coordinate teams to ensure effective patient flow, escalation and operational delivery.
• Take responsibility for shift coordination, staffing, risk management and incident response.
• Support and develop nursing staff through appraisal, supervision and education.
• Collaborate with matrons, consultants and senior leaders across the Trust.
• Contribute to quality improvement, audit, governance and service transformation initiatives.
• Act as a role model for Trust values, professional behaviour and inclusive leadership.
• Work flexibly across a 24/7 rota, including nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
• Experience in Emergency Department nursing with strong clinical credibility.
• Leadership experience managing a nursing team in a complex acute environment.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise under pressure, manage complex situations and inspire confidence.
• Experience with clinical risk, incident management and operational pressures.
• Commitment to ongoing professional and leadership development.

• Experience in a Major Trauma Centre or tertiary referral setting.
• Additional leadership or management qualification.
• Higher academic qualification such as a Master's degree.

Full‑time and part‑time posts available – 12 months from date of appointment.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE