Deputy Charge Nurse | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking an experienced nurse to join our central London teaching hospital as a Band 6 Paediatric Deputy Charge Nurse in the Emergency Department. This is a prime opportunity for an enthusiastic Paediatric Emergency Nurse to be part of one of the UK's largest and most successful Foundation Trusts, renowned internationally for innovation. Our £21.7 million Emergency Department redevelopment has expanded Majors and Rapid Assessment Treatment bays, enhancing services for over 142,000 patients annually.

Why join us? Our fully funded Development Programme supports your Band 6 career with academic courses and study days to enhance leadership and nursing skills. You’ll receive funding and study leave for career growth. Our supportive team includes Senior Nurses, a Matron, a Consultant Nurse, and accredited advanced clinical practitioners (ACPs) and Emergency Nurse Practitioners (ENPs).

Key Responsibilities

• Professional Conduct: Work according to the NMC Code and relevant guidelines as a named nurse, ensuring high standards of patient care, assessing nursing and health education needs, and managing care programmes, including discharge planning.
• Ward Management: Act as a deputy for ward organisation and management, developing skills in ward/department management and providing leadership in the absence of the senior sister/charge nurse.
• Strategy Implementation: Promote and implement UCLH Nursing & Midwifery strategy and Core Standards, contributing to the Trust’s “Top 10” Objectives.
• Quality Initiatives: Develop and implement Audit, Quality, and Risk Management initiatives.
• Teaching and Mentoring: Teach, facilitate, mentor, and precept student nurses, participating in clinical supervision programmes.

Additionally, when in charge, you will be responsible for ensuring the management and supervision of the nursing staff within the ED during your shift in partnership with the Consultant in Charge of the department. You will assist Senior Nurse and Charge Nurses in leading the nursing staff to ensure quality of care and meet performance against the Care Quality Indicators (CQI) for Emergency Services. Assist in ensuring the educational needs of the ED are met. In the event of a major incident (MAJAX) you will assist in the co‑ordination of the ED response. All positions require internal rotation to night duty and pro‑rata weekends/Bank Holidays.

Key Working Relationships

• Band 6.5 and Band 7 nurses, supported by a Band 7 Team Leader, Matron, and Senior Nurses.
• Band 3 Nursing Assistants and Band 5 and 6 nurses.
• Clinical practice facilitator team for staff training and development.
• ED medical team, management team, and senior operations team.

Key Results Areas

• Communication: Maintain effective communication, convey complex information, ensure patient documentation accuracy, provide health information, and maintain confidentiality.
• Personal and People Development: Educate patients and carers, participate in appraisals and staff development, and act as a preceptor/mentor for staff and students.
• Health, Safety, and Security: Ensure a safe environment, adhere to Trust policies, manage risks, and ensure safe drug custody and administration.
• Service Improvement: Develop and monitor nursing practice standards, deliver evidence‑based care, and contribute to research and development programmes.
• Quality: Maintain a safe, welcoming environment, participate in quality audits, and handle complaints per UCLH policy.
• Equality and Diversity: Act in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunity policy, respecting diversity and individual preferences.
• Care Planning: Ensure appropriate patient care plans, coordinate discharge arrangements, and supervise junior staff.
• Information Processing: Use electronic patient records and ensure accurate data collection.
• Learning and Development: Assist with staff induction, establish clinical supervision, and contribute to a learning environment.
• Financial Management: Manage resources effectively, ensuring appropriate staffing and prudent use of bank and agency staff.
• People Management: Provide nursing leadership, supervise team members, develop management skills, participate in recruitment and appraisal processes, and monitor performance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Emergency Nursing experience.
• Passion for delivering excellent patient care.
• Willingness to learn new skills, manage shifts, and lead by example.
• Desire to develop line management skills with support from a Band 7 Charge Nurse.
• Effective communication and professionalism.

Benefits

• Interest‑free ticket loan.
• Subsidised social club with gym and pool.
• Library access.
• Confidential support services.
• Retail discounts.

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Thursday 21 May 2026.