Overview
The post holder; Will have 24-hour responsibility for the effective and efficient operational day to day management of the department / ward, including budget control, clinical governance staff development and training. is professionally accountable for the maintenance of standards of professional practise and standards of care. will provide professional clinical leadership within a defined area and provide direction and inspirational leadership to all members within the multi-disciplinary team. will undertake and supervise clinical practice, audit, research and teaching to set, monitor and continuously improve standards of care and patient experience.
Responsibilities
* is accountable for safe, effective clinical practice managing and developing team performance, managing a devolved budget ensuring efficient and effective use of physical and human resources
* will be professionally accountable for the maintenance of standards and professional practice as set by the NMC Code of Professional Standards of practice and behaviour and relevant professional guidelines
* will carry overall responsibility for the organisation and management of the ward/ department, including the supervision of students
* will provide a clear focus for clinical leadership and to be responsible for ensuring the provision of a high standard of holistic, patient-centred care and effective patient flow
* will be accountable for co-ordinating patient care, the management of resources (including budgeting) and performance of staff (including succession planning), as well as promoting professionalism and trust within the service
* will monitor standards of clinical practice, audit, research and teaching to continually improve standards of care and patient experience
* will ensure safe and effective clinical practice and enhance patient experience
* will ensure the promotion and implementation of trust policies and the effective delivery of organisational objectives
* will promote the Trusts' visions, values and divisional objectives
About us
Welcome to Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
We are an integrated health and care Trust. As well as the services we provide at our acute care hospitals (Epsom and St Helier) we work with local GPs, mental health services, community providers and local authorities, with the joint aim of preventing people from becoming unwell, and when they do, that they receive the right care, in the right place, with the right support.
We also work as part of the St George's, Epsom and St Helier Hospital and Health Group, with a shared leadership and increasing collaboration to develop stronger clinical and corporate services between two major providers serving Surrey and South West London.
In autumn 2019, we were rated Good by the CQC and we seek to continually improve. As part of that, we have secured £500m as part of the government's Hospital Infrastructure Plan to enable us to build a brand new Specialist Emergency Care Hospital in Sutton and finish the refurbishment of the existing buildings on the Epsom and St Helier hospital sites.
We are committed to making all of our work places great places to work, with the right support and culture to help you excel. Respect is at the heart of everything we do. This means we want everyone who works with us to be able to do the best that they possibly can with opportunities available for everyone to grow and develop.
We hope the following job description inspires you to be part of our success.
Details
* Date posted: 13 March 2026
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 7
* Salary: £53,751 to £60,651 a year Pro rata per annum inc HCAS (outer London)
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 343-7821706-UB-RB-Y
* Job locations: Paediatric ED, St. Helier Hospital, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1AA
Job description – Responsibilities
* To undertake audits as requested by the divisional management team
* Recognise and acts to avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of patients, escalating to HoN/ADoN as required
* Have responsibility for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to the Trust Policy to include the safe administration of intravenous drugs, transfusion of blood and blood products where this is a requirement of the clinical area
* Ensure effective and efficient patients journey by supervising the planning and coordination of the admissions / discharges, episode of care including the smooth transition to other settings, promoting safe and effective discharge and optimising communication with multi-professional and interagency teams as required
* Ensure patient feedback is encouraged and utilised to improve patient experience
Person Specification
Education - Essential
* RSCN/RN Child
* ENB 998 (Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice) or equivalent
* IV Certificate/Capital Nurse
* APLS/EPaLS
Desirable
* Leadership and Management qualification (e.g. NHS Leadership Academy) / Florence Nightingale Foundation / ILM)
* Practice Educator
* Paed A+E Course
Experience - Essential
* Previous PED experience at B7 level or extensive experience at B6 level
* Knowledge of the current workforce, quality and education agendas within the NHS setting
Desirable
* Delivering education and training
* Experience in Quality Improvement, Risk management and recruitment
* Experience of completing audits, developing action plans and monitoring
Knowledge - Essential
* Application of evidence based up-to-date clinical practice
Desirable
* Health Roster management
* NHS Supply chain and SBS ordering
Skills - Essential
* Excellence in clinical skills
* Evidence of mentorship, supervision, facilitation and teaching
Desirable
* QI knowledge and skills
* Budget awareness / management
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Paediatric ED, St. Helier Hospital, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1AA
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