Dynamic and fast-paced environment, providing opportunities to work with approximately 130,000 patients annually.
Part of a major trauma and stroke center, allowing involvement in advanced and specialized medical cases.
Significant opportunities for professional development and learning within a large and diverse healthcare team.
Leadership responsibility by assisting the Team Leader and managing a team of nurses, fostering teamwork and personal growth.
Ability to drive change and improve standards through link roles, making a meaningful impact on patient care.
Experience in a multidisciplinary setting, collaborating with various specialist teams to provide holistic patient care.
The role of Junior Sister/Charge Nurse in the Emergency Department at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust involves supporting the management of a team of nurses while delivering high-quality patient care. The department sees around 130,000 patients annually and serves as a major trauma and referral center, requiring the Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to be actively involved in team leadership, recruitment, and driving improvements in care standards. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the position includes direct clinical duties during various shifts, and the ability to take charge of the department in the absence of senior staff.
Candidates should be team-oriented and eager to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. King’s College Hospital is committed to sustainability and diversity, aiming for net zero carbon targets by 2040. The role offers substantial opportunities for personal and professional development within one of the UK's largest teaching Trusts, which prioritizes innovation, education, and outstanding patient care.
Candidates should be team-oriented and eager to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. King’s College Hospital is committed to sustainability and diversity, aiming for net zero carbon targets by 2040. The role offers substantial opportunities for personal and professional development within one of the UK's largest teaching Trusts, which prioritizes innovation, education, and outstanding patient care.
Kings College Emergency Department is a dynamic environment seeing approximately 130,000 patients a year. King's College Hospital is a major trauma centre, stroke centre and a tertiary referral centre for neurosurgery, liver and cardiac. The hospital serves a diverse population which is reflected in our work force. There are great opportunities to learn and develop.
We are looking for an inspirational nurse who enjoys teamwork and making a difference to the team and the patients.
The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse will assist their Team leader with managing their own team of nurses and ensuring they meet their potential. You will be activity involved in retention and recruitment. You will also be responsible for link roles giving you the opportunity to drive change and improve standards.
Candidates who have interviewed in the last 3 months need not apply.
As a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse you will be required to support the senior and junior team in ensuring the needs of our patients are met through the delivery of high quality care.
The role involves working as part of a large multidisciplinary team including the medical team, practice development team, safeguarding, youth workers, mental health liaison team and the trauma team.
The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse works clinically including unsocial hours and will be expected to work competently in all areas of the Emergency Department as well as being able to independently take charge of them. The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse can take charge of the department in the absence of more senior staff.
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Helen Maynard Job title: Matron Email address:
We are looking for an inspirational nurse who enjoys teamwork and making a difference to the team and the patients.
The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse will assist their Team leader with managing their own team of nurses and ensuring they meet their potential. You will be activity involved in retention and recruitment. You will also be responsible for link roles giving you the opportunity to drive change and improve standards.
Candidates who have interviewed in the last 3 months need not apply.
As a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse you will be required to support the senior and junior team in ensuring the needs of our patients are met through the delivery of high quality care.
The role involves working as part of a large multidisciplinary team including the medical team, practice development team, safeguarding, youth workers, mental health liaison team and the trauma team.
The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse works clinically including unsocial hours and will be expected to work competently in all areas of the Emergency Department as well as being able to independently take charge of them. The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse can take charge of the department in the absence of more senior staff.
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Helen Maynard Job title: Matron Email address:
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