Overview
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An exciting opportunity has arisen within the newly developed division of Urgent and Emergency Care for the position of Junior Sister/Charge Nurse in our Emergency Department. You will work with all members of the department clinical teams and within the wider multidisciplinary team, maintaining a high standard of patient care and accepting delegated responsibility for the provision of professional and managerial leadership for the patients in the Emergency Department.
At all times, you will work in accordance with the principles governed by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) / Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Trust Policies. You will participate in developing action plans, protocols and pathways to ensure continuous quality improvement for the service, contributing to the strategic development of patient and health care services. You will deputise for the senior sister/registered practitioner in charge as appropriate, while the senior nurse / senior registered practitioner in charge will be in the department. Encourage staff to embrace a culture of change and to ensure that there is commitment to achieving and sustaining high standards of patient care and clinical practice.
As the successful applicant, you will support the Senior Sisters and Charge Nurses in Charge in delivering safe patient care and maintaining high quality standards within these areas. You will also be involved in ensuring that the department meets its Key Performance Indicators, whilst ensuring that care is delivered in a compassionate manner within the Emergency Department.
We are looking for someone who is positive, progressive and forward thinking. Therefore, you will be enthusiastic, flexible and committed to delivering high quality care for our patients. Management and team leadership skills are necessary but not essential as training will be provided.
There’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We’re working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we’ve ever undertaken. Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
Responsibilities
* Support the Senior Sisters and Charge Nurses in Charge in delivering safe patient care and maintaining high quality standards within the Emergency Department.
* Contribute to meeting the department’s Key Performance Indicators while ensuring compassionate care.
* Work with the department and multidisciplinary teams to develop action plans, protocols and pathways; participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
* Registration with the NMC (or HCPC) and current practicing status as a nurse (or equivalent).
* Experience in emergency department or acute care settings preferred; management and team leadership skills are desirable but training will be provided.
* Positive, progressive and forward-thinking attitude; enthusiastic, flexible and committed to delivering high quality care.
About the organisation
We provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs. We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness and offer recognised learning and apprenticeships. The Trust employs around 4,000 staff and volunteers with approximately 530 beds across 33 wards, and modern education and training facilities.
For further details or informal visits contact: Gemma Crittenden, UEC Matron. Email: gemma.crittenden@qehkl.nhs.uk; Telephone: 01553 613613. For informal visits to the department, contact Gemma Crittenden via QEH Switchboard.
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