• Job Description

  Req#: C9252-25-0430?language=en&page=768&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.

  The Emergency Department at Darent Valley Hospital is a very busy and diverse department. We have patients attend by ambulance, patients that self -present and patients that are referred. The emergency department is made up of different areas treating a range of different symptoms and conditions.

  As a band 6 charge nurse you would be expected to understand and work within all areas of the department, coordinating patient care, managing flow and supporting a junior team whilst maintaining patient safety.

  Main duties of the job

  The ED team is passionate about getting it right for patients and their families- in order to support and enhance the care we provide we are looking to recruit Band 6 Sisters/Charge Nurse to join our busy team.

  We are looking for self-motivated nurses to help take the department forward - you must be committed, flexible and approachable with substantial ED nursing experience.

  A strong interest in developing new staff and a proactive approach to delivering a high standard of evidence based care is essential. You must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of current issues in emergency care and be able to translate this into quality nursing.

  You will be supported by a Team Leader, Practice Development Nurse and Clinical Matron and the post would offer you the opportunity to be part of a motivated and forward thinking team.

  Working days and or shift patterns will be agreed by the line manager to meet the needs of the service.

  About us

  We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.

  If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all of our staff are double vaccinated against COVID-19, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

  Details

  Date posted

  15 December 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £40,617 to £48,778 a year incl HCAS per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  252-7480770-B

  Job locations

  Darent Valley Hospital

  Darenth Wood Road

  Dartford

  DA2 8DA

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  As a band 6 sister/charge nurse in the emergency department you must be able to follow polices and procedures whilst keeping patients safe and prioritising the work load of different areas effectively . You will be expected to coordinated all areas of the department from UTC to resus whilst assisting and supporting junior staff. It is essential that you have skills such as cannulation, plastering, catheterisation , IT skills, triage and ILS. Be able to recognise a deterioration patient and escalate effectively.

  You must be confident enough to delegate to a team and communicate effectively with both patients and a multi-disciplinary team.

  As a band 6 sister/charge nurse you would be expected to act as a role model and share knowledge to both junior staff and students, and be prepared to work alongside the band 7 senior sisters/charge nurses in managing a team with in the department and sharing knowledge.

  Previous emergency or critical care experience would be preferred.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  As a band 6 sister/charge nurse in the emergency department you must be able to follow polices and procedures whilst keeping patients safe and prioritising the work load of different areas effectively . You will be expected to coordinated all areas of the department from UTC to resus whilst assisting and supporting junior staff. It is essential that you have skills such as cannulation, plastering, catheterisation , IT skills, triage and ILS. Be able to recognise a deterioration patient and escalate effectively.

  You must be confident enough to delegate to a team and communicate effectively with both patients and a multi-disciplinary team.

  As a band 6 sister/charge nurse you would be expected to act as a role model and share knowledge to both junior staff and students, and be prepared to work alongside the band 7 senior sisters/charge nurses in managing a team with in the department and sharing knowledge.

  Previous emergency or critical care experience would be preferred.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • RN Level.
  • Post Graduate A&E/Critical Care Qualification or working towards
  • Evidence of CPD.
  • ALS
  • Mentorship/Practice Assessor
  • HDU course

  Desirable

  • Degree or working towards.
  • TNCC
  • Ongoing research/audit or publication

  Experience

  Essential

  • Sufficient recent experience at Band 5 within A&E

  Desirable

  • Experience within specific specialty.

  Skills

  Essential

  • Demonstrable leadership skills
  • Computer literacy.
  • Demonstrable teaching skills
  • Cannulation
  • Phlebotomy
  • IV additives
  • Male catheterisation

  Desirable

  • Knowledge and research within specific specialty.
  • Human Resource skills

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • RN Level.
  • Post Graduate A&E/Critical Care Qualification or working towards
  • Evidence of CPD.
  • ALS
  • Mentorship/Practice Assessor
  • HDU course

  Desirable

  • Degree or working towards.
  • TNCC
  • Ongoing research/audit or publication

  Experience

  Essential

  • Sufficient recent experience at Band 5 within A&E

  Desirable

  • Experience within specific specialty.

  Skills

  Essential

  • Demonstrable leadership skills
  • Computer literacy.
  • Demonstrable teaching skills
  • Cannulation
  • Phlebotomy
  • IV additives
  • Male catheterisation

  Desirable

  • Knowledge and research within specific specialty.
  • Human Resource skills

  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).

  Additional information

  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

  Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

  Address

  Darent Valley Hospital

  Darenth Wood Road

  Dartford

  DA2 8DA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

  Address

  Darent Valley Hospital

  Darenth Wood Road

  Dartford

  DA2 8DA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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