# Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
- **Location:** Croydon University Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Charge nurse
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £45,953 - £54,254 per annum Inc HCAS
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-11T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-02T11:47:57.093Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Croydon/Croydon_Health_Services_NHS_Trust/ED_Adults/ED_Adults-v8252409
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8252409?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### 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.

## Person Specification

### Education

**Essential**

- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

**Desirable**

- Bachelor's degree, diploma or master's degree

### ED Courses

**Essential**

- Acutely Unwell Adult, Emergency Practice etc

**Desirable**

- Mentorship or Leadership Course

### Experience

**Essential**

- Acute Hospital Experience

**Desirable**

- Senior Band 5 or Band 6

### Operations

**Essential**

- HR and Business Operations Knowledge

**Desirable**

- Sickness and Absence Policy etc
- Budget and Finance
- Rostering

### Professional Ethics

**Essential**

- Ability to work under pressure

**Desirable**

- Professional Behaviour

### Quality Improvement

**Essential**

- Change and Quality Improvement Projects

**Desirable**

- Link Roles

## Documents

- [chs accomodation (pdf, 676.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1725)
- [ed nursing leaflet (pdf, 778.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=987)
- [croydon nurse brochure (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1649)
- [croydon trust values (pdf, 324.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2317)
- [band 6 job description (pdf, 543.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10564978)
- [ai toolkit for candidates (pdf, 1.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2414)
- [chs dbs policy statement (pdf, 53.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=972)
- [ed person specification (pdf, 134.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10564979)
- [map of croydon university hospital (pdf, 95.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=974)

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