Sister / Charge Nurse, ED

Responsible for the daily management and organisation of the unit in leading and ensuring a quality nursing service is provided for patients attending the Emergency Care Centre.
Ensure the efficient use of resources by implementing, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of care provision using evidence based practice.
Provide clinical and managerial expertise and act as a resource for all disciplines of staff and service users.
To act as a role model in providing leadership and support to staff in conjunction with the Matron team.

Are you an experienced ED nurse looking to further your career within Emergency Care?
You will be a dynamic and highly motivated individual undertaking the role of Senior Sister/Charge Nurse and have flexibility to be able to work within a busy and demanding environment. You will be expected to have sound clinical knowledge and wish to develop and share you leadership skills., + Confidently rotate in all areas of the ED.
+ Have experience of dealing with acute emergency and minor injuries/illnesses, with a proven professional background at an advanced level within ED nursing or a Minor Injuries Unit.
+ Be able to lead and develop a team, promoting excellence in Emergency Care, whilst supporting other team managers in all aspects of department management.
+ Have excellent communication skills and a flexibility to meet the needs of the service are required, as you will be involved in developing and implementing initiatives to improve the patient experience.
+ Will be committed to providing high quality care to a range of patients with differing needs and be willing to embrace new role opportunities and expand your role as the service develops.
+ Have a proactive approach to ED nursing.
+ Be flexible and adaptable.
+ Be ALS qualified
+ Carry out appraisals and manage sickness for staff

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.