Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department in Dorchester

Junior Sister/Charge Nurse – Emergency Department

Position Summary – Band 6 fixed‑term (6 months) vacancy for an experienced Registered Nurse with Emergency Department or Emergency medicine experience. Minimum of 4 years post‑registration, including at least 2 years in ED. Requires strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Join a motivated team of Band 7 and Band 6 staff and work as part of a team while independently managing the department on a daily basis.
• Manage teams of dedicated Registered staff and Healthcare Assistants.
• Develop personal practice and gain further experience in all aspects of emergency care and advanced practice, supported by the department’s Clinical Practice Educators.

Person Specification

• Essential
  • Evidence of ability to practise as a proficient practitioner
  • Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
  • Evidence of ability to manage time effectively
  • Evidence of ability to develop leadership skills
  • Registered Nurse/Allied Health Professional
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Teaching Qualification
  • ALS/ATLS/APLS or equivalent
  • Significant post‑registration experience ≥4 years with ≥2 years ED experience in an acute hospital setting
  • Understanding of professional nursing issues
• Desirable
  • Understanding of clinical governance and ability to assist in establishing systems
  • Evidence of an area of special interest
  • Evidence of clinical audit
  • Evidence of critical appraisal skills
  • Working towards/completed relevant speciality qualification

Contract Details

• Band 6
• Fixed term – 6 months
• Part‑time
• Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year (Pro Rata Per Annum)
• Reference: 405‑25‑NM510EMER

Location

Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY

Right to Work in the UK

This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Website: https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/

About the Trust

At Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust we pride ourselves on high quality, compassionate services and nurturing an environment where people can be at their best. Our mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under‑represented groups.

Additional Information

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