Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Senior Sister/Charge Nurse - A&E

The closing date is 20 May 2025

Job summary

The post holder carries continuing responsibility for the assessment and delivery of care needs to patients attending ED including resource management of the area, capacity and patient pathways.

They will be expected to provide professional leadership outside the department by actively contributing to Directorate and Trust wide nursing projects. They will be responsible for escalation of issues which will adversely affect performance and problem solve.

Other duties include deployment of nursing staff and teaching of students.They will be an expert resource in all clinical matters.

Previous applicants need not apply again

Main duties of the job

The post holder carries continuing responsibility throughout the 24 hours period for the assessment and delivery of care needs, resource management of the Emergency Department including budgets, capacity and patient pathways. This post also carries continuing responsibility for the management of the department team, including deployment of nursing staff and teaching of students. They will be expected to provide professional leadership outside the department by actively contributing to Directorate and Trust wide nursing projects.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all of our staff are double vaccinated against COVID-19, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Details

Date posted

08 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,270 to £54,931 a year incl HCAS per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

252-7152472

Job locations

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
  • Post Graduate A&E Qualification
  • Advanced Life Support
  • QI project
  • Practice Assessor
  • Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development in relevant area of specialty supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD

Desirable

  • Paediatric Advanced Life support
  • Trauma Nursing Care Course

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 5 years post registration
  • Experience within the last 12 months in an Emergency Department (minimum band 6 or equivalent)
  • Experience of teaching/assessing/supervising others in a clinical setting

Desirable

  • Evidence of implementation of change
  • Evidence of audit or research project

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Competent clinical skills
  • Managing sickness training
  • Leadership training
  • Ability to manage change at department level
  • Management and leadership skills
  • Good communication, organization and interpersonal skills

Desirable

  • Appraisal Training
Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
  • Post Graduate A&E Qualification
  • Advanced Life Support
  • QI project
  • Practice Assessor
  • Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development in relevant area of specialty supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD

Desirable

  • Paediatric Advanced Life support
  • Trauma Nursing Care Course

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 5 years post registration
  • Experience within the last 12 months in an Emergency Department (minimum band 6 or equivalent)
  • Experience of teaching/assessing/supervising others in a clinical setting

Desirable

  • Evidence of implementation of change
  • Evidence of audit or research project

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Competent clinical skills
  • Managing sickness training
  • Leadership training
  • Ability to manage change at department level
  • Management and leadership skills
  • Good communication, organization and interpersonal skills

Desirable

  • Appraisal Training

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA


Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA


Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

ED Matron

Dan Babos

dan.babos@nhs.net

01322428845

Details

Date posted

08 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,270 to £54,931 a year incl HCAS per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

252-7152472

Job locations

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA


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