Emergency Department Junior Sister/Charge Nurse
Posted 1 hour 16 minutes ago by NHS
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Emergency Department Junior Sister/Charge NurseThe closing date is 09 December 2025
Emergency Department Junior Sister/Charge Nurse (Band 6)
Are you a passionate and ambitious Emergency Nurse looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where every day brings new opportunities to make a real difference? If so, we want YOU to join our Emergency Department at Torbay Hospital.
You may be an experienced ED nurse looking for a new challenge or an established ED leader looking for some fresh thinking. Whatever your reasons, we would love to hear from you.
This is more than just a job, it is a chance to be part of a high-energy, life-saving team dedicated to providing the best possible care for adults and children in critical situations. You will gain specialist skills, work with a supportive and inspiring team, and have access to fantastic professional development opportunities!
We are seeking forward-thinking ED nurses who are looking to share a wealth of experience, who are able to lead a team of 28 nurses and AHP's on a shift-by-shift basis.
You will feel comfortable leading the care delivery for the sickest of patients in the resuscitation room or coordinating patient flow through the department, offering mentoring and support to your colleagues.
For more information on this fantastic opportunity or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:
John Scudder ED senior Charge Nurse and Clinical Lead -
Main duties of the job- You will have responsibility for coordinating the shift in the 'Silver' nursing role. This includes managing the flow of patients through the department and acting as an expert resource for the nursing team.
- Work closely with the Clinical Band 7 on duty in supporting the team in the delivery of safe, evidence based and effective care.
- Liaise regularly throughout the shift with the 'Silver' Doctor and ambulance personnel, to discuss all patients and to ensure all clinical plans are appropriate and in place
- Adopt a highly visible accessible approach for patients, their carers, and relatives, and all staff within the MDT alike. They will lead by example and help to empower staff in their personal and professional development.
- Expected to work closely with the medical team and other agencies, including SWASFT to ensure patient safety and prompt and appropriate care is given.
- Expected to be innovative with ways of working, and will strive to offer ideas which will develop the service and which best fit the demands made upon the department, and will be encouraged and supported to challenge working practices in order to become as efficient as possible.
- Undertake supervision, mentorship and where appropriate teach registered and non-registered nursing staff.
Why Work With Us
Cutting-edge training & career development and gaining new skills with specialist paediatric emergency courses, supported by our Adult and Paediatric Practice Education team. .
A team that feels like family - Work alongside experienced and passionate professionals who will support, challenge, and inspire you every day.
Variety & excitement - No two days are ever the same in our fast-moving Emergency Department!
A welcoming environment - From your very first day, you will be given a tailored induction and full support to help you settle in and succeed.
Job responsibilities- Communication and Working Relationships
- Developing and supporting Junior Staff
- Role model and leader, employing professional behaviour and communicating effectively and efficiently in a pressurised working environment
- Planning and Organisation
- Delegate explicitly roles and responsibilities
- Keeping up to date with Organisational developments
- Service delivery, clinically and administratively
- Responsibility and Accountability
- Adhere to NMC code
- Adhere to Trust protocols and procedures
- Adhere to Job description and Contract
- Policy and Service Responsibility
- Follow trust protocols and maintain standards
- Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources
- Competent use of Equipment, training and supporting others
- Have a basic awareness of Budget
- Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership and Management
- Attend a Leadership development course
- Have a clear career development plan
- Support staff in reflection
- Work alongside the other senior staff to develop
- Participate in senior staff meetings
- Information Technology and Administrative Duties
- Follow NMC documentation alongside TSDHCT policies
- Stay up to date with the Trusts innovative IT systems
- Active NMC Registration
- Significant Post-Registration Experience in ED or Critical Care
- ILS (1), Evidence of Trauma Training (1) PILS (1)
- ALS (1), EPALS (1), ETC (1)
- Experience in Audit or Research
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.
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum pro rata