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Senior Staff Nurse - Children's Emergency Department
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 24 day(s) ago
Reference: 2330323
Job summary
An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a dynamic individual with excellent clinical skills and ED experience to further develop their expertise as a Band 6 in ED.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would take charge in the busy ED on a shift by shift basis and also be expected to work streaming/TW shifts to enhance the skill mix at triage.
As a Band 6 nurse you will be responsible for the day to day flow of the department by ensuring the standards of care are met for children and their family / carers whilst in the emergency department, including delegation and deployment of the nursing team in the absence of a band 7.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum plus HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
197-RF8710
Job locations
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a registered childrens nurse the post holder will provide leadership in care to children, young people and their families in theemergency department
The post holder will be accountable and responsible for providing a high standard of child and family focused care.
To carry out care without direct supervision as part of the Emergency Department team and supervise juniors delivering care.
To communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team.Contribute towards the effective running of the department including patient safe and timely care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a registered childrens nurse the post holder will provide leadership in care to children, young people and their families in theemergency department
The post holder will be accountable and responsible for providing a high standard of child and family focused care.
To carry out care without direct supervision as part of the Emergency Department team and supervise juniors delivering care.
To communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team.Contribute towards the effective running of the department including patient safe and timely care.
Person Specification
Educational & Training
Essential
- RN Child branch/ RSCN
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree
Experience / Education
Essential
- Substantial appropriate post registration experience
- Significant experience of working in an Emergency department environment
- Safeguarding qualification
- APLS / EPLS
Desirable
- Mentorship
Person Specification
Educational & Training
Essential
- RN Child branch/ RSCN
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree
Experience / Education
Essential
- Substantial appropriate post registration experience
- Significant experience of working in an Emergency department environment
- Safeguarding qualification
- APLS / EPLS
Desirable
- Mentorship
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.
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.
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
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)