Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department - Fixed term

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department - Fixed term The closing date is 21 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The post holder will participate in all Departmental activities as an effective team member, supporting the ED Matron and Senior Sisters/Charge Nurses in the effective running of the Emergency Department. The aim of this role is to ensure patients are seen, treated, discharged or transferred within the four hourly emergency access standards. The post holder will assess care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. This role will also teach and supervise qualified and unqualified staff, and act as a role model to junior staff. The post holder will take responsibility and accountability for a group of patients as well as take charge of the department when necessary. Main duties of the job Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities. About us The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics. The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital. We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed. Details Date posted 08 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum (incl. of HCAA) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 394-UPC-8275196VV Job locations Hillingdon Hospital Pield Road Uxbridge UB8 3NN United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities. Person Specification Person specification Essential Degree/Diploma in Nursing or equivalent experience Current NMC Registration Emergency & Unscheduled Care Course or equivalent Knowledge of current Emergency Care issues Excellent communication skills Commitment to self-development Flex