Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arise for a junior sister/charge nurse to join our dynamic paediatric emergency department.
The clinical role requires clinical leadership and delivery of high-quality, family-centred emergency care to children, and young people within the Paediatric Emergency Department.
The department provides emergency care for approximately 33,000 children and young people a year. The position requires paediatric emergency experience and knowledge.
We would welcome an individual with a passion for emergency department to join our team.
Main duties of the job- To lead and manage the paediatric emergency department.
- To provide clinical knowledge and expertise.
- To support and develop junior staff.
- To manage a dynamic department providing excellent patient care.
- To work as part of the MDT.
- To demonstrate excellent communication skills.
- To be able to assess immediate care needs of children and young people and escalate concerns.
- To have a good understanding of safeguarding processes.
About usThe Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff.
Our six strategic ambitions are delivering
high-quality patient care; creating agreat place
to work; leading
pioneering research, innovation and education; building
strong and successful partnerships; providing
timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term
financial sustainability.
We have also agreed four new organisational values -
Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative - and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
DetailsDate posted14 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 6
Salary£47,951 to £56,863 a year
Per Annum Including High Cost Area
ContractPermanent
Working patternPart-time
Reference number213-NUR-DH-8190441
Job locationsKing's College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesClinical Practice- To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to this at all times.
- To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of any patients receiving treatment in the ward/ department
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients on the Ward on an ongoing basis, co-ordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team.
- To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patients condition, promptly report changes and instigate remedial action as appropriate.
- To act as a resource person to others, providing accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their relatives.
- To ensure that accurate records are maintained reflecting both changes in the patients condition and the treatment delivered.
- To ensure that patients and their relatives are updated regularly with accurate information, and ensure that this is presented in a way that they understand.
- To ensure that Clinical Guidelines are implemented and to be actively involved in auditing practice in conjunction with Line Manager and practice development staff.
- To ensure that practice is evidence based and with support assist in the development of policies and protocols within the clinical area.
- To uphold high standards of nursing care, according to existing policies and standards.
- To support the Ward Managers and Modern Matron in processes of continuous quality improvement, formally evaluating standards of care and assisting in the implementation of changes in the light of such findings.
- To contribute to the health education of patients and their families, ensuring that all patients receive appropriate advice and support to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- To actively support the implementation of the Trust nursing strategy and uphold the ethos of the local philosophy.
Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential- 1st level Registered Paediatric Nurse with active UK NMC registration
- Further professional studies relevant to the clinical area
- Mentorship programme or equivalent teaching qualification
Desirable- Degree in Nursing or Equivalent
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential- Demonstrable clinical expertise, relevant to the area.
Skills and CompetenciesEssential- Communication skills - able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions. Adapts communication style as necessary and is able to work with and through others.
- Team building and working skills - able to lead a team to achieve results
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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameKing's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
AddressKing's College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Matron
Jane Wilson
jane.wilson48@nhs.net
07734107588
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.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
