Job summary
St Thomas' Emergency Department is situated on the south bank of the Thames in central London. It serves a large and diverse population, average yearly attendances being 140,000. The department is a level 2 trauma unit and incorporates an Urgent Care Centre. We have retained our Outstanding rating following a CQC inspection in 2021.
We are looking for experienced Adult Emergency Nurses to join our dynamic and supportive team. As a Band 7 Sister/Charge Nurse you will have the opportunity to rotate into a management secondment. This post requires you to work, days, nights and weekends. You would be given development opportunities to support you in this role.
We have an established Band 7 development programme. We also have an established Practice Development team that provide high quality emergency care related training and development.
Please note the following before applying;
o Please read the job description and personal specification carefully.
o You are required to have significant credible senior ED experience for this post.
Informal visits welcome.
Closing date: 30th May 2025 at Midnight
Interview date: 11th June 2025
Please contact Gemma Hartman or John ONeill , ED Matrons for further information or to arrange an informal visit - Gemma.hartman@gstt.nhs.uk john.ONeill1@gstt.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of the Emergency Department; including budget control, clinical governance, staff development and training.
The post holder will be expected to provide professional leadership within the clinical area and provide direction and inspirational leadership to all members of the multi disciplinary team within the area for which they are accountable .
The post holder will be involved in the development of protocols / guidelines and patient information.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's bestknown hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital,Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambethand Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. Weprovide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect thediversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new andexisting partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHSorganisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Leadership and ManagerialLead the ward/Department team and build successful links between keyprofessionals to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary teamworking.
Manage the department nursing staff, ensuring the patients receive highquality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for theircustoms, religious beliefs and doctrines.Communicate effectively and efficiently and liaise with other members ofthe multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patients receive seamless carewithin the trust.
Act as a professional nurse leader and role model to the staff. To applyclinical skills of the highest standard and to take a proactive approach tothe development of clinical competence in self and others.
Maximise use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patientflow, admission and discharge arrangements.
Ensure that the departments have adequate resources / equipment toprovide an effective service.
Develop and maintain effective channels of communication between allmembers of the multi disciplinary team.
To ensure the Matron is informed when changes to circumstances mayaffect safe competent practice.
Participate in nursing and multi professional research and audit and toimplement actions identified from quality initiatives.
Identify and intervene where circumstances contribute to an unsafeenvironment for patients and staff. To bring instances to the attention ofthe Matron / Head of Nursing for the area.
Deputise for the Matron as appropriate
Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medicationincluding transfusion of blood
Responsible for the correct administration of blood products.
Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in thespeciality.
Act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patientorientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards withinthe NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health andwellbeing of the individuals.
Staff Management, Education and TrainingMotivate, develop, support and identify training needs for department staff.Implement and work within the Trusts HR policies on all staffing matters,including sickness, capability and disciplinary issues.
Take corrective measures if indicated in liaison with Human Resources and the Matron.
Work with the Matron and Human Resources Department in therecruitment, selection, appointment and retention of staff.
Monitor recruitment and retention and use all available strategies to retainand motivate staff e.g. flexible working policy.
Participate in appraisals and the setting of objectives for junior staff in thedepartment to enable them to achieve optimal effectiveness and tounderstand their contribution to the directorate.Actively participate in teaching of junior staff and students.Ensure that nursing staff receive appropriate training and professionaleducation in accordance with the NMCs PREP Recommendations.
Ensure optimised skill mix within the department/ward and reviewing theskill mix as required and monitoring the use of bank and agency staff.Organise team meetings at an appropriate frequency, recording andcirculating minutes of these.
Undertake clinical and associated audits as appropriate for the given area.Record and report all incidents, accidents and complaints involving staff,patients and visitors in accordance with the trust policies and initiateinvestigations as required.Assist in the investigation and timely resolution of complaints, incidentsand comments within the emergency departmentLead on the implementation of the clinical and organisational model for thearea.To undertake audit and monitoring of the department/ward.
Please see attached job description for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Leadership and ManagerialLead the ward/Department team and build successful links between keyprofessionals to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary teamworking.
Manage the department nursing staff, ensuring the patients receive highquality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for theircustoms, religious beliefs and doctrines.Communicate effectively and efficiently and liaise with other members ofthe multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patients receive seamless carewithin the trust.
Act as a professional nurse leader and role model to the staff. To applyclinical skills of the highest standard and to take a proactive approach tothe development of clinical competence in self and others.
Maximise use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patientflow, admission and discharge arrangements.
Ensure that the departments have adequate resources / equipment toprovide an effective service.
Develop and maintain effective channels of communication between allmembers of the multi disciplinary team.
To ensure the Matron is informed when changes to circumstances mayaffect safe competent practice.
Participate in nursing and multi professional research and audit and toimplement actions identified from quality initiatives.
Identify and intervene where circumstances contribute to an unsafeenvironment for patients and staff. To bring instances to the attention ofthe Matron / Head of Nursing for the area.
Deputise for the Matron as appropriate
Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medicationincluding transfusion of blood
Responsible for the correct administration of blood products.
Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in thespeciality.
Act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patientorientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards withinthe NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health andwellbeing of the individuals.
Staff Management, Education and TrainingMotivate, develop, support and identify training needs for department staff.Implement and work within the Trusts HR policies on all staffing matters,including sickness, capability and disciplinary issues.
Take corrective measures if indicated in liaison with Human Resources and the Matron.
Work with the Matron and Human Resources Department in therecruitment, selection, appointment and retention of staff.
Monitor recruitment and retention and use all available strategies to retainand motivate staff e.g. flexible working policy.
Participate in appraisals and the setting of objectives for junior staff in thedepartment to enable them to achieve optimal effectiveness and tounderstand their contribution to the directorate.Actively participate in teaching of junior staff and students.Ensure that nursing staff receive appropriate training and professionaleducation in accordance with the NMCs PREP Recommendations.
Ensure optimised skill mix within the department/ward and reviewing theskill mix as required and monitoring the use of bank and agency staff.Organise team meetings at an appropriate frequency, recording andcirculating minutes of these.
Undertake clinical and associated audits as appropriate for the given area.Record and report all incidents, accidents and complaints involving staff,patients and visitors in accordance with the trust policies and initiateinvestigations as required.Assist in the investigation and timely resolution of complaints, incidentsand comments within the emergency departmentLead on the implementation of the clinical and organisational model for thearea.To undertake audit and monitoring of the department/ward.
Please see attached job description for full details
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in Emergency Care/ Completed emergency nurse course or equivalent
- Mentorship Course or equivalent
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
- relevant emergency department experience
Desirable
- Masters Degree
- LEO / Equivalent Leadership Training
Strengths of Clinical Leadership
Essential
- Integrity: Has the courage to do the right thing, is very honest and makes a difference.
- Ownership: has taken charge of an emeregency department, has a lot of drive, and has very high standards.
- Delivery: has excellent time management skills, able to work under pressure, excellent communication skills likes to be 'hands on',
- experience of managing a team (undertaking appraisals monitoring and reviewing sickness)
Desirable
- Ability to actively participate in and develop initiatives from the NHS Plan
Competencies
Essential
- Is able to analyse data and identify data trends Is able to use basic Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Is able to effectively present information to groups professional teams
Values and behaviour
Essential
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in Emergency Care/ Completed emergency nurse course or equivalent
- Mentorship Course or equivalent
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
- relevant emergency department experience
Desirable
- Masters Degree
- LEO / Equivalent Leadership Training
Strengths of Clinical Leadership
Essential
- Integrity: Has the courage to do the right thing, is very honest and makes a difference.
- Ownership: has taken charge of an emeregency department, has a lot of drive, and has very high standards.
- Delivery: has excellent time management skills, able to work under pressure, excellent communication skills likes to be 'hands on',
- experience of managing a team (undertaking appraisals monitoring and reviewing sickness)
Desirable
- Ability to actively participate in and develop initiatives from the NHS Plan
Competencies
Essential
- Is able to analyse data and identify data trends Is able to use basic Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Is able to effectively present information to groups professional teams
Values and behaviour
Essential
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
