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Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sister/Charge Nurse, ED

The closing date is 15 February 2026

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Job summary

Are you an experienced ED nurse looking to further your career within Emergency Care?

You will be a dynamic and highly motivated individual undertaking the role of Senior Sister/Charge Nurse and have flexibility to be able to work within a busy and demanding environment. You will be expected to have sound clinical knowledge and wish to develop and share youleadershipskills.

Main duties of the job

  • Confidently rotate in all areas of the ED.
  • Have experience of dealing with acute emergency and minor injuries/illnesses, with a proven professional background at an advanced level within ED nursing or a Minor Injuries Unit.
  • Be able to lead and develop a team, promoting excellence in Emergency Care, whilst supporting other team managers in all aspects of department management.
  • Have excellent communication skills and a flexibility to meet the needs of the service are required, as you will be involved in developing and implementing initiatives to improve the patient experience.
  • Will be committed to providing high quality care to a range of patients with differing needs and be willing to embrace new role opportunities and expand your role as the service develops.
  • Have a proactive approach to ED nursing.
  • Be flexible and adaptable.
  • Be ALS qualified
  • Carry out appraisals and manage sickness for staff

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

Details

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£50,008 to £56,908 a year pa Inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

323-NM2604-GK

Job locations

St Peters Hospital

Chertsey

KT160PZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for the daily management and organisation of the unit in leading and ensuring a quality nursing service is provided for patients attending the Emergency Care Centre.

Ensure the efficient use of resources by implementing, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of care provision using evidence based practice.

Provide clinical and managerial expertise and act as a resource for all disciplines of staff and service users.

To act as a role model in providing leadership and support to staff in conjunction with the Matron team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for the daily management and organisation of the unit in leading and ensuring a quality nursing service is provided for patients attending the Emergency Care Centre.

Ensure the efficient use of resources by implementing, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of care provision using evidence based practice.

Provide clinical and managerial expertise and act as a resource for all disciplines of staff and service users.

To act as a role model in providing leadership and support to staff in conjunction with the Matron team.

Person Specification

Experience & Skills

Essential

  • Accident and Emergency course or equivalent
  • Experience working in an ED department
  • Recent experience as a Band 6 or above in ED 2 years or more

Desirable

  • Knowledge and awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role
  • Experience deescalating behaviours (give examples)
  • Experience working as part of an MDT team (give examples)
  • Experience running an ED department (give examples)
  • Experience managing and appraising a team
  • Experience in using Cerner
  • Evidence of active link role
  • Navigation competency

Qualifications

Essential

  • UK NMC registration as a Nurse
  • ALS or equivalent
  • TILS
  • Degree or equivalent

Desirable

  • Masters
  • ATNC or equivalent
  • leadership course
Person Specification

Experience & Skills

Essential

  • Accident and Emergency course or equivalent
  • Experience working in an ED department
  • Recent experience as a Band 6 or above in ED 2 years or more

Desirable

  • Knowledge and awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role
  • Experience deescalating behaviours (give examples)
  • Experience working as part of an MDT team (give examples)
  • Experience running an ED department (give examples)
  • Experience managing and appraising a team
  • Experience in using Cerner
  • Evidence of active link role
  • Navigation competency

Qualifications

Essential

  • UK NMC registration as a Nurse
  • ALS or equivalent
  • TILS
  • Degree or equivalent

Desirable

  • Masters
  • ATNC or equivalent
  • leadership course

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peters Hospital

Chertsey

KT160PZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peters Hospital

Chertsey

KT160PZ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Paulo Rodrigues

paulo.rodrigues@nhs.net

01932726119

Details

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£50,008 to £56,908 a year pa Inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

323-NM2604-GK

Job locations

St Peters Hospital

Chertsey

KT160PZ


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