The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Clinical Sister Charge Nurse - ED Main Department
The closing date is 25 November 2026
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Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity available to join our Paediatric Emergency Department team at Russells Hall Hospital as Senior Clinical Sister/Charge Nurse on a fixed term contract for 12 months.
If you enjoy a challenge and are highly motivated Paediatric Registered Nurse, organised and have excellent communication skills this is the job for you.
We offer flexible working and have excellent staff engagement to encourage innovation.
The post holder will have responsibility for delivering high quality patient care within the designated area of the Paediatric Emergency Department and will provide effective clinical leadership including the organisation of the department and prioritisation of clinically unstable children. He/she will be expected to embrace new operational challenges and proactively encourage the workforce to respond positively.
The post holder will work with the clinical band 7 in the main Emergency Department to ensure safe effective clinical care of children ensuring capacity and flow is maintained within the area.
The post holder will work collaboratively with the Matron, Lead Nurse, Medical Service Lead and Directorate Manager to embrace changes and new ways of working, to develop and monitor services and performance to enhance and improve the quality and standard of care delivered to patients within the Paediatric Emergency Department.
Main duties of the job

• To be an expert clinical practitioner providing effective leadership within the designated area of the Paediatric Emergency Department.
• To manage and monitor daily staffing levels and skill mix to comply with agreed staffing levels and resources to ensure that appropriate 24hr nursing care is provided.
• To participate in the off-duty rota, ensuring a Senior Clinical Nurse manages the shift at all times.
• To be responsible for patient's progress along the agreed care pathways within specified timeframes, which are supported by the implementation of evidence based practice.
• To act as a clinical expert to others providing clinical information and advice to junior staff, multidisciplinary team members, patients and relatives.
• To assist the Matron, Lead Nurse, Medical Service Lead and Clinical Director in the continuous improvement of the quality of patient care through the implementation of clinical governance activities.
• To help manage a team of staff effectively to include individual staff performance, appraisal, personal development plans, sickness and absence and disciplinary processes, keeping Matron and Lead Nurse up to date with identified staff management issues.

About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Person Specification
Essential

• Registered Paediatric Nurse
• Evidence of undertaking post-graduate study/CPD relevant to clinical specialty
• Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification
• Leadership and change management experience
• Current children's nurse experience
• Experience of close liaison with members of multidisciplinary team
• Paediatric Advanced life support (EPALS) trained or a willing to work towards it
• Proven acute nursing experience in an acute paediatric setting
• Evidence of employing extended high-level clinical skills
• Knowledge of effective people management practice

Desirable

• Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing
• Educated to 1st degree level or evidence of study at degree level
• Evidence of undertaking a Band 7 Development Course
• Knowledge of clinical audit and effectiveness systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name: The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Russells Hall Hospital, Pensnett Road, Dudley, DY12HQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Deputy Matron Danella Fellows, Danella.Fellows@nhs.net, 01384456111
Details
Date posted: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year, Pro Rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 253-1126-8411179
Job locations: Russells Hall Hospital, Pensnett Road, Dudley, DY12HQ, United Kingdom