Job summary
- Main area
- Emergency Care Department
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift work)
- Job ref
- 151-KMU318
- Employer
- Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wexham Park Hospital
- Town
- Slough
- Salary
- £50,008 - £56,908 per annum incl HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Emergency Department Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
Band 7
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to join the Emergency Department at Wexham Park Hospital.
In this pivotal role, you will act as a skilled practitioner and inspirational team leader, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality care for all patients within the department.
Alongside providing expert clinical leadership, you will play a key part in the day-to-day management of the Emergency Department, supporting the efficient and effective use of staff, equipment, and other resources. This is a unique opportunity to shape patient care, lead by example, and make a real difference in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Main duties of the job
Support the Emergency Department in achieving government targets and departmental objectives.
Assist with budgeting and resource management, including appropriate use of supplies and agency staff.
Participate in recruitment, selection, staff appraisals, and performance monitoring, supporting staff development.
Manage sickness and absence in line with Trust policy.
Attend meetings and communicate key information to staff.
Recognise and respond appropriately to violence or aggression, following Trust policies.
Respond swiftly and effectively in emergency situations to ensure patient safety.
Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant working environment.
Support complaint resolution and investigation processes.
Adhere to statutory regulations, codes of practice, local policies, and health and safety requirements.
Undertake any additional duties as requested to ensure smooth departmental operations.
Working for our organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Current NMC registration
- Post-registration qualification in emergency care module at level 7
- Practice Assessor/Supervisor Course
- BSc (Hons) Degree or working towards
Desirable criteria
- Leadership module
- ALS
Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial experience as a Band 6 in an emergency department
- Experience of taking charge in an emergency department
- Ability to prioritise patient care and the allocation of resources within the department
Desirable criteria
- Leading on innovative practice
- Audit process
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Basic nursing skills
- IV drug administration
- Competence in triage
- Evidence of clinical competence in critical care assessment
- Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of managing performance within the PDP process
Special Requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to work the rota pattern
Desirable criteria
- Ability to work across sites as required
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lucy Tebbit
- Job title
- Matron ED
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07500910091
- Additional information
Please contact Lucy Tebbit if you would like to discuss the role and arrange a visit to the department
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