Band 7 Emergency Department Team Leader

Job overview

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Emergency Nurse to provide expert clinical and managerial leadership in the Emergency Department as a Band 7 Team leader.

You will be expected to work clinically in all areas of the department, including Resus, assessment and as Nurse in Charge, as well as to manage a team of nurses.

You will participate in research, audit and service development as part of the senior nursing team in the department.

• To have overall responsibility for the operational activity on the shift, including proactive management of issues to support performance of the ED 4-hr operational standard.
• To act as the professional role model, leading and co-ordinating the nursing team.
• To have shift responsibility for the management and organisation of the ward/department within the available resources.
• To be accountable for the overall provision of excellent nursing care and to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

• If you are looking for an exciting career that is both challenging and rewarding  we at St George's Emergency Department are looking for a new band 7 team leader.
• The department sees a wide variety of patients from minor injuries to major traumas.
• As a team leader you will uphold the trust values while maintaining a high quality, safe emergency nursing care.
• You will be responsible for the day to day running of the department while showing leadership and clinical expertise.
• The Trust is one of only four designated Major Trauma Centres in London, with a helipad providing direct access to the ED for the most seriously injured patients.
• You will be expected to help manage safety and flow in the department and achieve government targets  and key performance indicators.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the job description carefully to ensure that you meet the criteria as you are required to have significant senior ED experience.

You are required to have significant senior ED experience. Interview date to be confirmed.