Main area Urgent Emergency Care Medicine Division Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent: 11.5 hours shifts both days and nights Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (A mixture of days and nights) Job ref 279-7364469-JUL25
Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Worthing Hospital Town Worthing Salary £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 10/08/2025 23:59
Senior Sister/Charge Nurse Emergency Department
Band 7
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
An exciting position has arisen for a band 7 Senior Charge Nurse within the Emergency Department at Worthing Hospital.
This type 1 emergency department provides care for both adult and paediatric patients within main ED and the Urgent Treatment Centre.
The post holder will be ensuring quality and safety standards are met throughout the department and require strong leadership skills. They will be expected to facilitate, oversee and be responsible for the effective management and movement of patients through all the emergency acute care areas, combining considerable experience, clinical relationships, utilisation of staff and available resources appropriately whilst adhering to all departmental, Trust and Government policies. They will be expected to ensure all patients receive a high standard of specialist nursing care.
The post holder will be a clinical expert and an excellent role model, providing a clear focus for clinical leadership, and be responsible for ensuring excellence through clinical care managing, teaching and encouraging professional development for all staff whilst meeting the Emergency Department Clinical Quality Indicators, KPI’s and meeting the National Performance Standards. Full shift rotation required.
Main duties of the job
* To work collaboratively with the Lead Consultant to consistently maintain effective flow and optimal allocation of patients throughout the ED.
* To promote delivery of the highest standards of professional nursing care to all patients presenting to the Emergency Department and Urgent treatment centre (UTC).
* To monitor and ensure that staff are focused on maintaining high quality patient care regardless of environmental and departmental pressures.
* Establish and maintain effective communications with all staff, patients, relatives and members of the public and be the recognised senior nurse team member on shift for the resolution of any patient or staffing concerns,
* To act as a point of reference and advocate for patients throughout their journey in the ED.
* To oversee quality and safety audits.
* To manage a team of staff managing appraisals, health and well being, capability and disciplinary issues.
* To support ED matrons with managing change, embracing progress and delivering NHS emergency care goals.
* To have relevant knowledge and insight of clinical governance monitoring for the ED and deliver improvements.
* Respond to complaints, PALS concerns and datix's.
* Communicate professionally and effectively in an acute, hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive atmosphere/environment.
* Communicate undesirable, sensitive and often difficult information to patients, carers, other staff, the general public and trust personnel.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for a detailed overview of the role and main responsibilities.
Person specification
Professional registration
* NMC registration with current PIN
* Substantial experience at Band 6 in acute care setting
* Evidence of academic qualification relating to Emergency Care
Experience and Qualifications
* ENB 998 / Mentorship qualification or equivalent
* Emergency Care Pathway
* Completed Degree level education including relevant Emergency Care modules in Admission and Trauma
* Completion of National Curriculum and Competency Framework in Emergency Nursing Level
* Completion of Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS)
* Completion of Adult Immediate Life Support (ALS)
* Evidence of extensive professional development since qualification.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development specific to ED
* Evidence of training/experience with paediatric patients
* Evidence of training/experience with patients experiencing mental health crisis
* Leadership qualification or equivalent NVQ assessor
* Educated to Masters level
* Completion of Level 2 Emergency Nursing Competency Framework
* Completion of Advanced clinical courses including EPLS, ALS, ATLS.
* Experience of supervision of others
* Experience at Band 7 level in Emergency Department
Equaity, Diversity and Inclusion
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants:
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Further Information
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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 has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.
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