Same Day Emergency Care Senior Charge Nurse
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated nurse to join the Same Day Emergency Care Unit at Whipps Cross Hospital, part of Barts Health NHS Trust.
As the Senior Charge Nurse, you will lead a dedicated multidisciplinary team ensuring patients presenting with medical conditions receive rapid assessment and treatment within the same day, in line with national SDEC standards. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our service, ensuring clinical excellence, staff development, and compassionate patient centred care.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide visible, effective leadership and professional support to the nursing team.
Ensure delivery of safe, high quality care in line with national and trust standards.
Collaborate closely with the wider multidisciplinary team including consultants, therapists, and specialist nurses.
Manage staffing levels, recruitment, and the ongoing development of team members.
Lead on quality improvement initiatives, audits, and patient feedback responses.
Ensure effective use of resources and contribute to service planning and development.
Main duties of the job
About You:
We are looking for a registered nurse (Adult) with:
Significant post-registration experience, including band 6 experience in acute medicine/emergency care.
Proven leadership and people management skills.
A recognised leadership qualification or willingness to work towards one.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an empathetic approach.
Ability to inspire and support others while maintaining high clinical standards.
Why Join Us?
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the largest and most respected healthcare providers in the UK. The Same Day Emergency Care Unit is a well-established, highly regarded unit delivering acute medical care within a supportive and collaborative environment.
We offer:
A strong focus on staff well-being and development.
Comprehensive induction and access to continuous professional development.
Opportunities to contribute to service innovation and research.
A workplace culture based on compassion, dignity, and respect.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.