Job requirements
Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
5 year post registration experience, 2 of which should be in a senior position working in the Emergency Department Clinical expertise in the field of Emergency Care
- Qualifications
1 st level Registered Nurse
- Qualifications
Diploma level study
- Further Training
Evidence of personal and professional development in ED Nursing/ management
- Knowledge Requirements
Good communication skills with clear written and oral skills
- Knowledge Requirements
Proven management skillseffective organisation abilities, supervisory skills, leadership skills, change management skills
- Contractual Requirements
Regular attendance
- Contractual Requirements
Work 37.5 hours or pro rata part time
- Contractual Requirements
Ability to work flexibly
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Degree or willingness to work towards
- Further Training
Degree in management/ Teaching or the willingness to undertake further training
- Knowledge Requirements
Presentation skills
Job overview
Sherwood Forest Hospitals are seeking an experienced, inspirational and forward-thinking nursing leader to join the Division of Urgent and Emergency Care as a Lead Nurse.
As a highly visible and influential senior leader, you will play a pivotal role in driving excellence in patient care, leading nursing practice and supporting the ongoing development of emergency services. Working alongside the senior nursing team and a wide multidisciplinary workforce, you will help ensure the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care while maintaining the highest clinical standards in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment.
This substantive post provides a unique opportunity to contribute to both the strategic direction and operational leadership of the Emergency Department during an exciting period of service development. You will lead quality improvement initiatives, champion innovation, support workforce development and foster a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues feel valued, empowered and supported to deliver their very best.
We are seeking an individual with a proven track record of leadership, excellent clinical credibility and a passion for improving patient experience and outcomes.
If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing leadership career and help shape the future of urgent and emergency care, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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 Lead Nurse Emergency Department with Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton-in-Ashfield, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £49387.00 to £56515.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Nov 2026.
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