Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us in our busy Paediatric Emergency Department Royal Free as a Paediatric Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, as we grow our Paediatric ED leadership with these new posts.
We consider the department to be an innovative, creative and friendly environment for those healthcare professionals who wish to provide high quality patient centred care to children and young people.
You will have a can do attitude and be working with people who are as motivated as you are to deliver high standards of care in a supportive, responsive and cheery environment.
As a member of Royal Free Paediatric Emergency Department team the Paediatric Senior Sister/Charge Nurse will lead junior nursing staff with the support of the ED Matron team working closely with the Paediatric Speciality Matron. The role will involve working in conjunction with our adult Emergency Department colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary team for the benefit of the child/young person and parents.
You will be a senior nurse providing emergency care to children and young persons with knowledge and skills to promote the highest standards of care and quality.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
In summary you will be expected to lead a shift and co-orindate the provision of care within the Paediatric Emergency Department.
Supporting the staff and the multidisciplinary team to navigate the best clinical care pathway for the child/young person.
You will supervise staff and be instrumental in driving safety and quality of care with an expertise in paediatric emergency nursing. It will be expected that you coach and mentor junior nursing staff including students and healthcare support staff. The pinnacle of your role is to communicate efficiently with the team and escalate as appropriate. During the shift you will work closely with the ED Adult Band 7 Nurse in Charge as well as the Emergency Physician In Charge (EPIC).
The Emergency Department has an integrated purpose built Children's Emergency Department
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Details
Date posted
03 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
xc2xa354,320 to xc2xa360,981 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
391-RFL-7139551
Job locations
Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trus Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Academic Emergency Nursing Specialist Course e.g. 998 or equivalent
• Mentorship Course/Practice Assessor course
• Advanced Paediatric Life Support certification

Desirable

• ALS/ATNC/APLS Instructor status
• Academic Trauma Course certification

Experience
Essential

• Paeds ED experience at a Band 6
• Evidence of management responsibility

Desirable

• Evidence of quality improvment work
• Undertaking Link Nurse role

Skills & Aptitudes
Essential

• Proven management and organizational skills
• Excellent communications skills
• Evidence of knowledge of safeguarding issues
• Ability to work as a team member including team leadership
• Able to mentor junior staff
• Awareness of NHS financial management

Personal Qualities
Essential

• A mature and professional attitude / enthusiastic and positive
• Displays compassion and understanding

Others
Essential

• Able to work internal rotation to night duty

Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Academic Emergency Nursing Specialist Course e.g. 998 or equivalent
• Mentorship Course/Practice Assessor course
• Advanced Paediatric Life Support certification

Desirable

• ALS/ATNC/APLS Instructor status
• Academic Trauma Course certification

Experience
Essential

• Paeds ED experience at a Band 6
• Evidence of management responsibility

Desirable

• Evidence of quality improvment work
• Undertaking Link Nurse role

Skills & Aptitudes
Essential

• Proven management and organizational skills
• Excellent communications skills
• Evidence of knowledge of safeguarding issues
• Ability to work as a team member including team leadership
• Able to mentor junior staff
• Awareness of NHS financial management

Personal Qualities
Essential

• A mature and professional attitude / enthusiastic and positive
• Displays compassion and understanding

Others
Essential

• Able to work internal rotation to night duty

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