Job summary
We are excited to announce there is an opportunity for experienced Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse to join our OUSTANDING Emergency Department in the heart of East London.
You will be joining a team that is one of the highest performing Emergency Departments in the UK, that achieves consistently good clinical engagement, patient flow and has an OUTSTANDING rating at CQC.
As a dynamic and forward thinking Emergency Department we are committed to providing excellent leadership to our Nursing team. We are currently seeking to employ a Senior Sister / Charge Nurse.
The Homerton Emergency Department sees over 120,000 new patients every year, adults and children, who present with a variety of conditions.
To join a rewarding place to work complete an online application.
Click on the link below to see what it's like to work in Homerton ED
https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/Working in Homerton ED
Main duties of the job
As a dynamic and forward-thinking Emergency Department, we are committed to providing excellent leadership to our nursing team. We have a vacancy for a highly experienced Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse in the Children's Emergency Department.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their expert knowledge of emergency nursing and be able to translate this into effective nursing practice. They will need to have proven leadership skills, be energetic, hardworking and proactive, as well as committed to their own professional development and that of others.
As a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse you will be ambitious, highly motivated with excellent organizational skills. In return, we offer developmental opportunities for nursing staff interested in progressing their nursing knowledge and managerial skills.
About us
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- RN/RCN, Post Registration Accident & Emergency Course, Post registration Teaching & Assessing Course ,APLS, Ability to think and practice at first degree level
skills
Essential
- Expert leadership. Able to demonstrate good management skills and contribute to the development of the service. Is able to remain calm and manage consistently in stressful situations.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in accident and emergency in a leadership role
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current developments in nursing practice and have the ability to translate these into quality A&E and Child health nursing care
- Expert clinical knowledge
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- RN/RCN, Post Registration Accident & Emergency Course, Post registration Teaching & Assessing Course ,APLS, Ability to think and practice at first degree level
skills
Essential
- Expert leadership. Able to demonstrate good management skills and contribute to the development of the service. Is able to remain calm and manage consistently in stressful situations.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in accident and emergency in a leadership role
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current developments in nursing practice and have the ability to translate these into quality A&E and Child health nursing care
- Expert clinical knowledge
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).
