Job Description

Could you be one of the experienced Emergency Department Nurses we are looking for in our Paediatric Emergency Department?We are seeking a Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to join our dynamic and dedicated team. The post holder will be responsible for setting the quality standards for the department.We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, committed, has the ability to work under pressure, is assertive and has a willingness to progress as a Senior Nursing leader through developing their own clinical and professional skills.If you recognise this description, then it must be you! We would be delighted for you to join our team as one of our Charge Nurses!Our Emergency Department is extremely busy which provides our staff with exceptional opportunities for learning and development. Providing high quality patient care is at the heart of our work, as a Charge Nurse you will take responsibility for managing a team of Nurses in the imitation, and delivery of immediate care of a group of patients within ED, and you will participate in the further development of the service. We know it takes happy, motivated staff to produce patient satisfaction so we are investing in making our hospitals great places to work. Its about living our group values.Main duties of the jobAn expert clinical practitioner who leads nursing practice.An effective communicator and the departmental leaderA motivated, dynamic department leader, striving for improvements in care and practice; role modelling Trust Core Behaviours and Values.An educator, ensuring that staff possess the required knowledge and skills and competency for safe, effective care and positive patient experience.A line manager.Have the authority and accountability to act - to be empowered.Human resources management.Accountable for quality governance within own area of practice.Acting as a role model and expert nurse to provide support and guidance for staff delivering care to patients.Work with the Lead Nurses for Safeguarding and Clinicians to lead improvementsInvolved in the development of policies for areaAbout usKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous AccountableDate posted25 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salaryxc2xa346,148 to xc2xa352,809 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number264-7075365-MEDJob locationsKettering General HospitalRothwell RoadKetteringNN16 8UZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this role, please see the attached detailed and Person Specification.The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this role, please see the attached detailed and Person Specification.The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Registered Nurse
• Masters degree or working towards
• Band 6 PED experience
• EPALS
• Manchester Triage
• Evidence of Clinical Leadership
• Safeguarding level 3

• Management or leadership qualification
• Registered Nurse Child or RSCN
• Clinical Supervision

• Experience as a Band 6 in Emergency Department/ acute Urgent Care setting

• Experience of development and leadership of change in clinical practice.

• The ability to develop and maintain communication with people on complex matters, issues and ideas and/or in complex situations
• The ability to develop a culture that improves quality.
• The ability to work in partnership with and develop, take forward and evaluate direction, policies and strategies.

• Registered Nurse
• Masters degree or working towards
• Band 6 PED experience
• EPALS
• Manchester Triage
• Evidence of Clinical Leadership
• Safeguarding level 3

• Management or leadership qualification
• Registered Nurse Child or RSCN
• Clinical Supervision

• Experience as a Band 6 in Emergency Department/ acute Urgent Care setting

• Experience of development and leadership of change in clinical practice.

• The ability to develop and maintain communication with people on complex matters, issues and ideas and/or in complex situations
• The ability to develop a culture that improves quality.
• The ability to work in partnership with and develop, take forward and evaluate direction, policies and strategies.

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