Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
The closing date is 30 June 2025
Job summary
The role of Senior Sister / Charge Nurse is to ensure the safe and effective care of patients attending or brought into the emergency department. This is a challenging role, suited to an experienced emergency department nurse. On a day-to-day basis the expectation of this role is to be responsible for flow through the department, either to speciality teams and their relevant department or to discharge. The care and wellbeing of staff is integral to the department, therefore we are looking for a candidate who can provide compassionate leadership. The successful candidate will be expected to role model the University Hospital Sussex values through their work.
- Compassion and communication
- Inclusion and respect
- Teamwork and professionalism
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
Main duties of the job
To provide day to day operational and clinical management of the Emergency department and be responsible for all members of the nursing staff and the quality of care they provide during a shift as the nurse in charge. To support the matron in quality improvement projects and quality assurance, within the department, inclusive of under taking audits, interpreting and reacting to the information. To work as an emergency nurse at an advanced level delivering emergency care within a specialist area. To take direct managerial responsibility for the ED in the absence of, or as delegated by the matron or head of nursing. To act as a visible role model within the department.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Details
Date posted
17 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
279-7263503-JUN25
Job locations
Princess Royal Hospital
Lewes Road
Haywards Heath
RH16 4EX
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Princess Royal Hospital
Lewes Road
Haywards Heath
RH16 4EX
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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