Senior Sister​/Charge Nurse A&E

Senior Sister / Charge Nurse A&E

The closing date is 07 July 2026

The successful candidate will join the current band 7 team and will assist with the senior support and direction for Emergency Department. We will continue to improve our performance in relation to local and national guidance, as well as supporting quality improvement within the ED for both patients and staff.

As detailed within the personal specification the applicant should hold at least 5 years A&E experience with 2 years as band 6 management experience.

The post holder will be expected to provide nursing care and expert clinical nursing to people attending the Emergency Department and across other specialties as required. They will identify, implement and manage change effectively within ED to promote improved patient care and practice. They will also provide co‑ordinator support, ensuring smooth patient flow through the department and working with our stakeholders.

The Senior Sister will act as a role model and be responsible for the development and management of the multidisciplinary team. They will act as an advocate for the ED and liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team to co‑ordinate all aspects of patient care in the best interests of the patient and family.

• To ensure a high standard of nursing care at all times through the effective management of staff and resources on the allocated ward, providing effective leadership and acting as a good role model.
• To act as an advocate for the designated area and liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team to co‑ordinate all aspects of patient care in the best interests of the patient and family.
• To participate in a rota with other Band 7 Sisters, providing cover for Worcestershire Royal Hospital so that a suitably experienced nurse is available at all times to provide clinical expertise and professional advice.

To ensure effective training and educational programmes are available by liaising with appropriate personnel to meet the training and educational needs of nurses in the clinical area.

This post carries continuing responsibility for the management of the ward, including the deployment and supervision of staff.

• Evidence of professional development.

• Relevant post‑registration experience within an Emergency Department setting.
• Evidence of management experience/training or clinical expertise.
• Involvement in nursing research and experience in change management.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust