Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Paediatric A&E Department

Job description

About the roleA vacancy at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for a Paediatric Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to lead and manage our growing designated paediatric emergency service. The unit is part of our main A&E Department, seeing approximately 50-90 children a day covering all specialities except minor injury.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the shift co‐coordinator, providing supervision and support to the multi-disciplinary team.

Develop, manage and monitor performance of the nursing team, ensuring highest standards of care and safety.

Promote effective communication and teamwork at all levels.

Demonstrate clinical leadership skills and evidence of specialist knowledge.

Assist the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in management of staff within the Emergency Department, including human resource management, clinical governance and risk management.

Contribute toward the strategic and operational development of the department.

Qualifications and Experience

Registered paediatric nurse with the NMC.

Passion for quality patient‐focused care.

Previous experience in paediatric emergency nursing or paediatric ITU/HDU.

Willingness to undertake a leadership role.

Benefits and Development

Opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of paediatric emergency care and management at a senior level when deputising for the Senior Sister.

Supported by the Senior Sister and the Matron for Paediatric ED.

Opportunities to undertake management study days to support development within this role.

Applicants must be an NMC registered Paediatric Nurse.

Advert closes on Friday 1 May 2026.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Uxbridge

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English