Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse - Paediatric Emergency Department

Job overview

Join one of the top-performing Emergency Departments in the country. We’re proud to rank consistently among the top 10 NHS trusts for Emergency Department (ED) target performance and are seeking compassionate, motivated nurses to join our dynamic ED team.

What we offer:

• A comprehensive ED-specific induction programme to support your transition.
• Ongoing guidance from our Practice Development Team to help you achieve your learning goals.
• Our in-house Emergency Care Course, accredited by Canterbury Christ Church University.
• Career pathways focused on personalised CPD to shape your emergency care career.
• Study opportunities via links with Evelina London Children’s Hospital.
• Flexible working options supporting work-life balance.
• Supportive leadership, including a dedicated matron and ward manager.

Development opportunities include Advanced Life Support (ALS), Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS), European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS), and Intensive Care Experience.

This role is based at Maidstone, with some cross-site working. You’ll work nights and weekends, supporting 24/7 care in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for nurses who:

• Are kind, compassionate, and patient-focused.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and team-working skills.
• Are passionate about delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.
• Are keen to develop their clinical knowledge and emergency nursing skills.

This is an exciting opportunity for nurses currently working in acute care settings who are ready to take the next step in their career. You will be joining a supportive, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering excellent care and continuous learning

Due to high interest, early application is encouraged as we may close this vacancy before the listed closing date.

Apply today and take your emergency nursing career to the next level.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trust’s 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email [email protected] if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.