# Senior Sister / Charge Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-sister-charge-nurse/6f526083-7b13-49c8-9dc6-2bbe5bf6cbdf - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-sister-charge-nurse/6f526083-7b13-49c8-9dc6-2bbe5bf6cbdf.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum plus HCAS - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-28T13:00:53.746Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Chelsea_Westminster_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Paediatric_Emergency_Medicine/Paediatric_Emergency_Medicine-v8145857 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8145857?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Senior Sister/Charge Nurse is expected to support and lead staff to ensure high quality care is delivered to those attending the Paediatric Emergency Department. This role carries the continuing responsibility for the management of the department, as delegated by the Matron Lead, together with the provision of a 24 hour expert paediatric emergency nurse service.  The role includes working closely and effectively with the multi-disciplinary team in the management of the Emergency Department. This includes the support and leadership provided to nursing and support staff within the Emergency Department and Urgent Care Centre. The role also includes the continuing responsibility for the effective delivery of the philosophy, policies, and standards of care and morale of the department in line with the Trust values – Excellence, Respect, Kindness and Safety. The post holder will aim to ensure that all patients are provided with a safe and high quality standard of care.  They will be aware of the Care Quality Commission standards and support the multi- disciplinary team ensuring that they are maintained. The post holder also has clinical, teaching, managerial, and staff  development responsibilities. ### Main duties of the job The Senior Sister/Charge Nurse will be responsible for; - The assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care as part of the multi-disciplinary team from admission to discharge using research based practice. - The delivery of care in accordance with the regulatory body’s code of practice and the Trust’s and ED policies and protocols. To be aware of the organisational and nursing strategy. - Ensuring safeguarding concerns are escalated and acted upon promptly and appropriately. - Participation with Quality Improvement; auditing effectiveness and incorporating findings into practice. - Participation in the Trust’s achievement of quality and financial targets, locally and nationally driven. Key working relationships: - Emergency Consultants  - Emergency services Personnel  - ED Matron  - Clinical Site Managers  - Divisional Director of Operations  - Directorate Sisters and Charge nurses  - Medical team  - OT/Physio  - Psych liaison team  - Paediatrics team  - Support team  - Admin and Reception  - UCC ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Clinical/ Professional Responsibilities; To demonstrate clinical expertise in practice, acting as a role model to the team. To maintain a clinical knowledge base and practice advanced accident and emergency skills. To supervise others in the delivery of these skills. To manage and co-ordinate the clinical area on a regular basis, participating in direct patient care and supervision of junior staff. To initiate care and treatment for all patients on an individual basis assessing care needs, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care using researched-based practice and agreed nursing models. To be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, setting standards and ensuring high standards of evidence based are implemented. To ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to a high standard. Be a competent user of and participate in the ongoing development of the Electronic Patient Record. To be responsible for setting, implementing and monitoring acceptable standards of care for patients within the unit in conjunction with the other members of the multi-disciplinary team. To work in close liaison with other members of the multi-disciplinary team communicating relevant information to families, ensuring the right to confidentiality of the patient and making sure that the information is realistic and up to date. To participate in quality and audit initiatives within the department.  Maintain a safe and acceptable environment for patients, visitors, students and staff, reporting and taking appropriate action on any hazards, incidents, faulty equipment or inadequate standards of  cleaning. Coordinate the reporting of all such incidents for the area in liaison with the Clinical Nurse Manager and Divisional Risk Manager. To ensure that all patients who use the emergency department service do so in a timely manner ensuring equality, privacy and dignity needs are met. To challenge practice so that the best and most appropriate treatment is given to the patient. Managerial: To manage the department in the absence of the senior staff or as part of a planned development demonstrating effective time management and leadership skills. Seek advice where known expertise is available in a dynamic approach to problem solving. To work with the multi-disciplinary team to proactively identify areas for improving nursing practice and service delivery. Ensures the safe custody, maintenance and administration of drugs in accordance with Law and established Trust procedure. To work with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure key performance clinical indicators for the Emergency Department are achieved. To be responsible for the efficient management, storage and use of all stock including equipment in conjunction with the NIC. To support the Matrons to monitor and implement the performance targets for the department. Ensures awareness and manage aspects of clinical governance including escalation, report writing, presenting to panels and implementing recommendations at a local level with the support of the senior  sisters. To know responsibilities within policies pertaining to Major Incident, CBRNE and other emergency bleep responses. Ensures that all other staff know their duties within these policies and carries the Departmental major incident bleep when required. To actively participate in the selection, recruitment and induction of new nursing and HCA staff.  Education:   Responsible for establishing and maintaining links with the Practice Development Nurses. Act as a mentor and work with others to develop their ability to undertake their role. To identify training needs for the nursing team and insure relevant training and or study days are provided. To actively participate in supervision, and support of students in pre-registration practice. Responsible for facilitating staff appraisals and supporting the achievement of PDP objectives, in line with the Trust appraisal system and with the Trust values. Professional responsibilities:   To act within the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct. To undertake further educational qualifications and training in order to increase professional knowledge and remain updated. To be aware of local and national policies in relation to Emergency care. To be aware of and operate within hospital policies and procedures regarding complaints, fire & major incidents etc. To critically reflect on own performance through clinical supervision and to participate in own Appraisal, developing and actioning a Personal Development. This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - A minimum of 4 years post registration emergency nursing experience - Currently working effectively as Band 6 or above in and Emergency Department or Emergency Care Setting - Leadership and management experience - Experience of working with an electronic patient record and other basic IT systems - Clinical supervision experience ### Personal qualities **Essential** - Able to form professional interpersonal relationships - Approachable, supportive, receptive, adaptable, innovative, assertive - Flexible and adaptable to change - Demonstrates attention to detail - Trustworthy, patient and empathetic to the needs of patients and staff individual needs - Excellent leadership skills - Ability to work autonomously and independently - Self-motivated and ability to empower others - Able to stay calm under pressure and prioritise demands - Recognise when to seek appropriate support - Innovative and flexible work practices ### Skills and knowledge **Essential** - Ability to demonstrate initiative and self-motivation - Excellent communication skills, approachable and polite - IT skills eg. Word, Excel, Outlook and hospital database experience - Ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload when under pressure - Evidence of ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team - Sound knowledge of the principles & practice of emergency care - Ability to manage change, both personally as a facilitator - Awareness of current NHS issues and appreciation of the issues surrounding governance and quality initiatives - An understanding of professional issues relating to safeguarding the child and family - Able to critically analyse and apply research to the clinical setting - Ability to recognise the contribution of members of the MDT **Desirable** - Budget management skills - Project management, knowledge skills - Ability to manage databases ### Education and Qualifications **Essential** - RN Child branch qualification - Proven and current experience in the Paediatric Emergency Department setting - Hold registered mentor or teaching/education qualification - APLS/EPALS - CBRNE Training - MTS **Desirable** - Post-registration A&E course of equivalent study - Working towards degree level or evidence of equivalent health care related study - Working towards Masters level study - APLS Instructor - ATNC – Advanced Trauma Nursing Course - MIMM’s – Major Incident Medical Management ## Documents - [jd b7 ped (pdf, 872.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10445040) - [recruitment pack (pdf, 2.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1313) - [policy statement (pdf, 144.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=891) - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 85.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=890) - [staff benefits and wellbeing (pdf, 177.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1256) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.