Lead Nurse Emergency Department

This substantive Lead Nurse post sits within the Division of Urgent and Emergency Care at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based in the Emergency Department. It combines operational leadership of nursing practice with input into the department's strategic direction, working alongside the senior nursing team. The work centres on quality improvement, workforce development and building a supportive team culture across a large multidisciplinary workforce. Candidates need senior ED experience, clinical credibility and a proven record of leadership.

What the job involves

• Drive excellence in patient care and lead nursing practice in the Emergency Department
• Provide operational leadership alongside the senior nursing team
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the Emergency Department
• Lead quality improvement initiatives
• Champion innovation in emergency care
• Support workforce development
• Foster a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues feel valued and supported
• Ensure the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care
• Maintain the highest clinical standards in a fast-paced environment
• Support the ongoing development of emergency services
• Work with a wide multidisciplinary workforce

Qualifications

• First level registered nurse
• Diploma level study

Experience

• 5 years post-registration experience, 2 of which in a senior position in the Emergency Department
• Clinical expertise in emergency care
• Proven track record of leadership

Skills & knowledge

• Clear written and oral communication
• Management skills, including organisation, supervision, leadership and change management

Other

• Evidence of personal and professional development in ED nursing or management
• Regular attendance
• Working 37.5 hours or pro rata part time
• Working flexibly

Nice to have

• Presentation skills
• Degree, or willingness to work towards one
• Degree in management or teaching, or willingness to undertake further training

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