Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Sister/Charge Nurse - ED
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Sister/Charge Nurse - ED
Charge Nurse/Sister Division: Emergency Department
About the Role
We are recruiting for a Charge Nurse/Sister (CN/SR) to support the Senior Clinical & Nursing Team within our Emergency Department (ED).
This role requires a strong understanding of local and national emergency care initiatives, ensuring alignment with New Emergency Care Standards. As part of your responsibilities, you will contribute to our commitment to delivering compassionate, safe, and effective care to our community.
Key Responsibilities
The Charge Nurse/Sister will:
- Provide clinical leadership, support, and supervision across the ED.
- Oversee the Resuscitation area, including:
- Initial patient assessment
- Advanced life support protocols
- Continuous patient monitoring
- Formulation of individual care plans
- Ensure compliance with emergency care standards and service enhancements.
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Requirements & Qualifications
Successful candidates will have:
- Demonstrated experience as a Band 5 Emergency Nurse (within ED, or equivalent pre-hospital care), with a proven track record of clinical competence.
- A reputation for delivering consistently high standards of patient care.
- Commitment to continuing professional development within Emergency Care.
- A keen interest in progressing their career in this field.
Further detailed duties and responsibilities can be accessed via the attached job description and person specification.
About Our Trust
We are a leading local healthcare employer of around 6,000 staff, serving a population of 780,000+. Our Trust delivers acute, emergency, and planned healthcare across:
- East Surrey (including Redhill: our main site, East Surrey Hospital)
- North/East West Sussex & South Croydon (covering Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill).
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Key services include:
- Emergency & Trauma Care (Gatwick Airport’s closest trauma unit)
- Outpatient services in areas like Caterham, Oxted, and Crawley
- Specialist diagnostics and planned care
Our Values & Work Environment
We are an inclusive and values-driven organisation, dedicated to:
- Supporting wellbeing and career growth via flexible working, training, and dedicated professional networks.
- Creating a positive, supportive work culture where every team member thrives.
- Offering comprehensive healthcare services — whether for staff or patients.
Contact Information
For further details:
- ** Eduard Senior Nursing Team:** 01737 768511 (ext. 7469)
- ED Matron: ext. 7456
- Sending enquiries to: Email (and telephone: 01737 768511)
- Informal visits and questions to Venus Mercado (ED Senior Sister), at venus.mercado@nhs.net
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