Job summary Are you interested in a career in emergency nursing? We have an exciting opportunity for you at East Kent As one of the largest acute trusts in England, East Kent is renowned for its exceptional healthcare services and is surrounded by beautiful beaches and the Kent countryside. With easy access to central London, East Kent offers the perfect balance between work and leisure, with something for everyonehistoric cathedrals, castles, top-tier schools, and stylish restaurants. We are looking for an experienced nurse with a passion for emergency care to join our dynamic A&E team as a Band 6 Sister. In this role, you will lead and deliver high-quality care to patients in urgent and emergency situations, guiding and mentoring junior staff to ensure excellent patient outcomes. You will manage the day-to-day operations of the department, ensuring efficient patient flow and resource management, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This challenging and rewarding position provides an opportunity to develop leadership skills, enhance clinical expertise, and contribute to continuous improvements in patient care in a fast-paced environment. Join us and be part of a dedicated team committed to providing compassionate care, while enjoying the benefits of working in a vibrant trust. We are proud to announce that our WHH A&E team has won the Nursing Times TEAM OF THE YEAR 2024 awardjoin our award-winning team Main duties of the job Responsible for the assessment of clients both adult and paediatric entering the Emergency Department, prioritisation of treatment, delivery of care and evaluation. The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and required to demonstrate procedures and to supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff. As a Junior Sister / Charge Nurse the post holder will be responsible to: support band 7 support junior members of staff delivery of high standards of care patient safety to follow and promote departmental standards to participate in clinical audits About us The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust's People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information and opportunities. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above. We offer a full package of benefits, including a car lease scheme; on-site childcare; generous annual leave in line with NHS terms and conditions; high street and public transport discounts; a 24/7 staff support service - and the little things that make life easier, like on-site Amazon lockers and fresh fruit and veg stalls. Date posted 27 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 344-1970WHH-A Job locations William Harvey Hospital Ashford TN24 0LZ Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below Person Specification Experience Essential Post- registration experience; at least 2 years within an Emergency Department Registered Nurse Intravenous accreditation Specialist ED or critical care course ILS/ALS/APLS or Equivalent Desirable Experience of contributing to research and audit programmes ATNC / TNCC or equivalent Skills Essential Ability to effectively prioritise and organise own workload and workload of others Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care Effective use of research and implementation of evidence-based practice Desirable National Curriculum and Competency Framework Emergency Nursing (Level 2) postgraduate A&E course Mentor course Governance Essential Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment Clear understanding of safeguarding procedures Person Specification Experience Essential Post- registration experience; at least 2 years within an Emergency Department Registered Nurse Intravenous accreditation Specialist ED or critical care course ILS/ALS/APLS or Equivalent Desirable Experience of contributing to research and audit programmes ATNC / TNCC or equivalent Skills Essential Ability to effectively prioritise and organise own workload and workload of others Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care Effective use of research and implementation of evidence-based practice Desirable National Curriculum and Competency Framework Emergency Nursing (Level 2) postgraduate A&E course Mentor course Governance Essential Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment Clear understanding of safeguarding procedures Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Address William Harvey Hospital Ashford TN24 0LZ Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)