Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department | The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department | The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Company: Company: The Hillingdon Hospital Salary: £45,953 - £54,254 per annum (incl. of HCAA) The post holder will participate in all Departmental activities as an effective team member, supporting the ED Matron and Senior Sisters/Charge Nurses in the effective running of the Emergency Department. The aim of this role is to ensure patients are seen, treated, discharged or transferred within the four hourly emergency access standards. The post holder will assess care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. This role will also teach and supervise qualified and unqualified staff, and act as a role model to junior staff. The post holder will take responsibility and accountability for a group of patients as well as take charge of the department when necessary. Assist with clinical duties in other areas of the Trust when the need arises. Assist with the monitoring of standards of care. Supervise and monitor the Emergency Department daily checklists. Assist in the delivery/ transferring of critically ill patients to the imaging department and to other hospitals. To have undertaken the critical care transfer course. Managerial To shift lead as required, carrying the shift leader bleep and take operational responsibility for the shift, including working knowledge of and ability to enforce the Escalation Policy as required. To deputise as Team leader during the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, ensuring team members’ developmental needs are met and that the team sustains high levels of efficiency and patient care. Ensure economical use of supplies, liaising with senior staff to provide the most appropriate equipment as per individual patient need. Supervise and participate in keeping accurate and legible records and be aware of the legal implications of these documents. (Ref NMC Rules) Date, Timed and Signed. To plan, organise and deploy staff according to competencies and workload in order to meet patient needs. Ensure continued development of leadership skills to enable the delegation of shift leadership. The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics. The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital. We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities. This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Oct 2026

• 45,953 - £54,254 per annum (incl. of HCAA)
• 45,953 - £54,254 per annum (incl. of HCAA)
• 45,953 - £54,254 per annum (incl. of HCAA)

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