Job overview
An opportunity has arisen within the Urgent and Emergency Care division to expand our senior team within the Emergency Department for a fixed term contract/secondment until January 2026.
The Emergency Department is looking for a experienced Registered Nurse to work alongside the existing Senior Sister and Charge Nurse team.
You will facilitate the day to day management of the department alongside the departmental lead and wider team with a view to leading the team into exciting new times to ensure the highest standards of emergency care for the people who live in our local community.
Main duties of the job
- Having continuing responsibility for the 24 hour management of the ward and delivery of patient care.
- To have responsibility for the line management of ward based nursing staff e.g. Housekeeper, Ward Clerk.
- To promote continuous development in clinical practice and deliver of patient care, encouraging innovation, improvement and appropriate change in service delivery.
- To manage resources within agreed budget.
- To provide a suitable and stimulating learning environment for students and for the ongoing professional development of registered staff.
- To maintain communication networks at all appropriate clinical and managerial levels.
For an extensive list please see the job description.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The team in the Emergency Department are dedicated, committed and hard working and are excited to be welcoming a new member of the team.
The successful candidate can expect a warm welcome and as much support and assistance as they require to ensure they excel in their career with this department.
- Working closely with the wider hospital team
- Day to day team management - appraisals, rota creation, 1:1s, support
- Working with the wider Emergency Department (a working knowledge of ED would be beneficial but not required and suitable training would be provided)
- Keeping working relationships between the wards, the Emergency Department and Acute Medicine as close as possible
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as an Band 6 grade
- Previous experience as shift/team leader
- Experience of teaching students, HCAs and qualified staff
- Substantial experience working within an ED
Desirable
- Experience of participating in budget management
- Some of this substantial experience is to be within an Emergency Department
Skills/Ability
Essential
- Competency in IV drug administration
- Infusion pump skills
- Advanced Life Support
- RCN competency for an ED RN level 1 and 2 complete
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership within a nursing role
Knowledge/ Understanding
Essential
- Knowledge of up to date nursing and NHS issues
- Working knowledge of current issues EDs face
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Evidence of further continued professional development
- Degree in Nursing
Desirable
- Degree in Emergency Care
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This advert is for Emergency Department Senior Sister/Charge Nurse with The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust in Kings Lynn, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is 4 months (Fixed term / Secondment for 4 months). The application deadline is 15 Jul 2026.
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