Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department Paediatrics

Job description

Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department Paediatrics The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development,implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care with the multidisciplinary teamand patients' families.As a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse you will be required to support the senior and juniorteam in ensuring the needs of our patients are met through the delivery of high-qualitycare. The role involves working as part of a large multidisciplinary team including theED medical team, clinical practice educators safeguarding, mental health liaison teamand clinical specialties. The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse works clinically includingunsocial hours and will be expected to work competently in all areas of PaediatricEmergency Department as well as being able to independently take charge of them.The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse will assist their Team leader with managing their ownteam of nurses and ensuring they meet their potential. You will be activity involved inretention and recruitment. You will also be responsible for link roles giving you theopportunity to drive change and improve standards.We are looking for an inspirational nurse who enjoys teamwork and making adifference to the team and the patients.Main duties of the job We are looking to appoint passionate, enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic Band 6 children's Nurses who are ready to take the next step to develop their leadership and management skills. Our department has an integrated Urgent Care Centre and Adult Emergency Department. Barnet ED also has Advanced Care practitioners working alongside the ED medical Team and supporting the Nursing staff. Furthermore we are a Trauma Unit receiving trauma patients from across Hertfordshire and North London. We are a busy unit receiving up to 90 ambulances per day and over 120,000 patients per year. We pride ourselves on our high quality, safe and effective care. Training and support for all staff is key to a happy team and safe patient care, this is why we have a clinical practice education team dedicated to the development of our nurses. We are committed to developing and supporting a modern career framework for our nurses in the Emergency Department. You will be supported every step of your Emergency care career pathway by our senior nurses and Clinical Practice Education team. We pride ourselves in continual development for our staff.Band 6 opportunities include;Protected Supernumerary periodALSAPLSBand 6 development competenciesUniversity accredited Internal children's ED course for those wishing to enhance their paediatric emergency skills.Self rosteringStep up to lead (leadership courses)About us The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust ValuesEducation Qualified RSCN and / or / RN with Extensive ED experiencePost Grad AED Course or working towards one998 or equivalentExperience Proven Paediatric Experience in EDProven Paediatric ED or paediatric acute ward experienceSkills and attributes Advanced communication skillsAbility to prioritise and manage work loadAbility to provide a high standard of holistic family centred care, to children and their families.Able to act as a mentor to junior staffEffective managerial, leadership and organisational skillsPersonal Qualities & attribute A mature and professional attitude / enthusiastic and positiveDisplays compassion and understandingOther Able to work internal rotation to night dutyDisclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.£44,485 to £52,521 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Barnet

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