Job summaryBand 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse Emergency DepartmentSt Helier base siteEpsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is rated as Good by the CQC and we'd welcome applications from individuals committed to being part of the team to maintain and build on this.
Can you help St Helier Hospital to deliver the best quality and safest care to our local community? If you enjoy working in a busy demanding environment and are able to work on your own initiative, then this may be the job for you. We are looking for an experienced professional who is looking for a genuine opportunity to demonstrate their managerial skills. You must have the ability to 'think on your feet' to meet the challenges of this exciting and dynamic role.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team within the Epsom Emergency Department. We are a friendly team and always strive to deliver a compassionate high quality standard of care. Our top priority is the safety of our patients and their best possible care, and being part of a close-knit, hardworking and supportive team will help you settle in with us.
Applicants must be flexible in shift working patterns to include weekdays, Weekends, nights and bank holidays.
No two days are the same in the emergency department, however, what we can promise to offer is an opportunity to develop and enhance your skills within a friendly and knowledgeable team.
Main duties of the jobThe Band 7 role within the ED is a rewarding role. You will lead our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team on a daily basis, ensuring the smooth running of shifts in a challenging and diverse environment. Your clinical leadership and people skills are vital to delivering the responsibilities and accountabilities outlined in this job description.
About usSt George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
DetailsDate posted: 02 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year
pa inc HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 343-8226944-RB-SK
Job locations: St Helier Hospital
Wrythe lane
Carshalton
SM5 1AA
United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse role at Epsom and St Helier
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse role at Epsom and St Helier
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- NMC Registered Nurse
- Post graduate courses relevant to specialty
- BSc or evidence of study at level 6
- Teaching and assessing course
- ILS
- Safeguarding level 3
Desirable- MSc or evidence of study at level 7
- ALS
- Level 1 or 2 Trauma qualifications
- Management and leadership course
ExperienceEssential- Extensive post registration experience within specialty
- Experience of team and shift management
- Experience in conducting appraisals
Desirable- Experience in serivce improvement implementation
- Experience in research and audit
KnowledgeEssential- Application of evidence based practice and knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Understanding of Clinical Audit & Clinical Governance
- Understanding of quality assurance
- Ability to create an environment which facilitates learning
- Commitment to self development and development of others
Desirable- Knowledge and experience of change management theories
SkillsEssential- Well developed leadership skills
- Excellent verbal, written communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Ability to effectively prioritise and organise workload of self and others
- Ability to work flexibly within an emergency setting
- Triage trained
- Computer literate
Desirable- Working with excel
- Ability to chair and organise meetings
PersonalEssential- Commited to team working, motivated and able to motivate others
- Demonstrates caring and sensitive approach
- Flexible and adaptable approach
- Well organised and resourceful
Desirable- Creative and lateral thinker
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- NMC Registered Nurse
- Post graduate courses relevant to specialty
- BSc or evidence of study at level 6
- Teaching and assessing course
- ILS
- Safeguarding level 3
Desirable- MSc or evidence of study at level 7
- ALS
- Level 1 or 2 Trauma qualifications
- Management and leadership course
ExperienceEssential- Extensive post registration experience within specialty
- Experience of team and shift management
- Experience in conducting appraisals
Desirable- Experience in serivce improvement implementation
- Experience in research and audit
KnowledgeEssential- Application of evidence based practice and knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Understanding of Clinical Audit & Clinical Governance
- Understanding of quality assurance
- Ability to create an environment which facilitates learning
- Commitment to self development and development of others
Desirable- Knowledge and experience of change management theories
SkillsEssential- Well developed leadership skills
- Excellent verbal, written communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Ability to effectively prioritise and organise workload of self and others
- Ability to work flexibly within an emergency setting
- Triage trained
- Computer literate
Desirable- Working with excel
- Ability to chair and organise meetings
PersonalEssential- Commited to team working, motivated and able to motivate others
- Demonstrates caring and sensitive approach
- Flexible and adaptable approach
- Well organised and resourceful
Desirable- Creative and lateral thinker
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: St Helier Hospital
Wrythe lane
Carshalton
SM5 1AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer name: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: St Helier Hospital
Wrythe lane
Carshalton
SM5 1AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Clinical Matron
Ms Nikki Dawson
nicola.dawson2@nhs.net
07868721343
DetailsDate posted: 02 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year
pa inc HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 343-8226944-RB-SK
Job locations: St Helier Hospital
Wrythe lane
Carshalton
SM5 1AA
United Kingdom
Privacy noticeEpsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
