Senior Sister / Charge Nurse

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Band 7 nurse to join our Emergency Department at James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and support a skilled team in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. As a senior member of the department, you will be pivotal in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, ensuring clinical excellence and promoting innovation in emergency nursing.

You will also play a key role in staff development, operational leadership, and service improvement, contributing to the trust's vision of outstanding healthcare, every time., The post-holder will be responsible for managing the day-to-day running of the Emergency Department, leading clinical shifts, supporting junior staff, and acting as a clinical expert.

You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective patient flow and uphold best practice standards.

Key responsibilities include risk assessment, resource management, mentoring, and implementing improvement initiatives. You will also engage in audit, staff education, and act as a role model for compassionate, evidence-based care.

A critical part of the role will be collaborating across services to ensure a seamless patient journey from admission to discharge or transfer.

At James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves on being a supportive and forward-thinking employer. Located on the beautiful Norfolk coast, our hospital offers an excellent work-life balance, ongoing professional development, and a close-knit team culture.

We are committed to staff wellbeing, inclusivity, and career progression.

Joining our Emergency Department means becoming part of a dedicated team that is passionate about making a real difference in patients' lives while fostering personal and professional growth.