Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
- ED Courses
Acutely Unwell Adult, Emergency Practice etc
- Experience
Acute Hospital Experience
- Operations
HR and Business Operations Knowledge
- Professional Ethics
Ability to work under pressure
- Quality Improvement
Change and Quality Improvement Projects
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Education
Bachelor's degree, diploma or master's degree
- ED Courses
Mentorship or Leadership Course
- Experience
Senior Band 5 or Band 6
- Operations
Sickness and Absence Policy etc
- Operations
Budget and Finance
- Operations
Rostering
- Professional Ethics
Professional Behaviour
- Quality Improvement
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Job overview
We are currently seeking for Band 6 Sisters/Charge Nurses to join the Emergency Department at Croydon University Hospital. We are looking for registered nurses with experience working in an Emergency Department setting. Our commitment is to delivering outstanding patient care, and we are keen to recruit experienced, dynamic individuals who share our Trust values and will help ensure that every patient receives the highest standard of care.
If you are interested, please submit your application today.
Interview - TBC
Main duties of the job
The workload across the department is both diverse and engaging, ensuring that no two days are alike. The ideal candidate will be energetic, demonstrate exceptional communication abilities, and maintain a high level of professionalism alongside a strong commitment to collaborative working.
As a Band 6 Nurse, you will benefit from a thorough development programme, which includes a period of supernumerary status, as well as access to training and further education. You’ll be supported by the department’s dedicated education team and given every opportunity to develop your skills and advance your career as you work towards achieving RCN Competencies. We are committed to helping you perform to the highest standards, enabling you to triage patients safely and effectively, directing them to the appropriate services.
You will also have the chance to gain experience in every area of the Emergency Department.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
**Please refer to the job description and supporting documents for further information about the role.**
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Junior Sister/Charge Nurse with Croydon Health Services NHS Trust in Croydon, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Charge nurse role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 per annum Inc HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 11 Oct 2026.
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