Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Emergency Department Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 05 October 2025

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to join the Emergency Department at Wexham Park Hospital.

In this pivotal role, you will act as a skilled practitioner and inspirational team leader, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality care for all patients within the department.

Alongside providing expert clinical leadership, you will play a key part in the day-to-day management of the Emergency Department, supporting the efficient and effective use of staff, equipment, and other resources. This is a unique opportunity to shape patient care, lead by example, and make a real difference in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Main duties of the job

Support the Emergency Department in achieving government targets and departmental objectives.

Assist with budgeting and resource management, including appropriate use of supplies and agency staff.

Participate in recruitment, selection, staff appraisals, and performance monitoring, supporting staff development.

Manage sickness and absence in line with Trust policy.

Attend meetings and communicate key information to staff.

Recognise and respond appropriately to violence or aggression, following Trust policies.

Respond swiftly and effectively in emergency situations to ensure patient safety.

Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant working environment.

Support complaint resolution and investigation processes.

Adhere to statutory regulations, codes of practice, local policies, and health and safety requirements.

Undertake any additional duties as requested to ensure smooth departmental operations.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Date posted

26 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£50,008 to £56,908 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-KMU318

Job locations

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham street

Slough

SL2 4HL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC registration
Post-registration qualification in emergency care module at level 7
Practice Assessor/Supervisor Course
BSc (Hons) Degree or working towards

Desirable

Leadership module
ALS

Experience

Essential

Substantial experience as a Band 6 in an emergency department
Experience of taking charge in an emergency department
Ability to prioritise patient care and the allocation of resources within the department

Desirable

Leading on innovative practice
Audit process

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Basic nursing skills
IV drug administration
Competence in triage
Evidence of clinical competence in critical care assessment
Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team
Experience of managing performance within the PDP process

Special Requirements

Essential

Able to work the rota pattern

Desirable

Ability to work across sites as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC registration
Post-registration qualification in emergency care module at level 7
Practice Assessor/Supervisor Course
BSc (Hons) Degree or working towards

Desirable

Leadership module
ALS

Experience

Essential

Substantial experience as a Band 6 in an emergency department
Experience of taking charge in an emergency department
Ability to prioritise patient care and the allocation of resources within the department

Desirable

Leading on innovative practice
Audit process

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Basic nursing skills
IV drug administration
Competence in triage
Evidence of clinical competence in critical care assessment
Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team
Experience of managing performance within the PDP process

Special Requirements

Essential

Able to work the rota pattern

Desirable

Ability to work across sites as required

Disclosure 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham street

Slough

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham street

Slough

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)