Paediatric Sister​/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department

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The closing date is 23 January 2026

Our new dedicated Children’s Emergency Department are seeking a motivated, committed and dynamic Band 6 Paediatric Sister/Charge Nurse to join us flexibly on a part time permanent contract.

As a sister/charge nurse, you will be expected to ensure that all staff working within the department on a daily basis are able to provide and be provided with mentoring, supervision and teaching of new and junior members of the nursing team.

You must be able to demonstrate substantial ED nursing experience with a pro‑active approach to delivering a high standard of evidence‑based care.

We recognise the importance of progression and nurturing our own staff; this will start with a supernumerary induction program and ongoing professional development tailored to your individual learning needs and supported by our Paediatric Practice Educator.

An opportunity with responsibility for the organisation and management of resources in the provision of emergency health care given to patients aged 0‑18 years old.

To work as part of the multi‑disciplinary team ensuring the co‑ordination and flow of patients in a safe but timely manner to meet the government emergency care targets.

Undertake supervision, mentorship and where appropriate teach registered and non‑registered nursing staff.

Ensuring that staff provide the highest achievable standard of emergency care.

Why work with us

Our Emergency department assesses treats and admits or discharges over 25,000 emergency patients, aged 0‑18 years old per year and has an admission rate of between 10 - 30 patients per day.

Upon joining us you will be part of a multi‑disciplinary team, working with and supporting all members of that team both within and external to the Directorate, and you will work in partnership with the Nurse Team Manager and Paediatric Band 7 nurse.

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.

Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

• Paediatric nurse
• ED experience
• APLS
• Child protection level 3 training
• NMC Registered
• Paediatric Emergency course
• Venepuncture and Cannulation

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.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust