Band 6 - Junior Sister​/Charge Nurse, Children's Emergency Department

Band 6 - Junior Sister/Charge Nurse, Children's Emergency Department Band 6

Main area:
Women's and Children's Services. Grade:
Band 6.

Contract:

Permanent.

Hours:

37.5 hours per week (Full time). Job
-D-10883-A.

Employment opportunities:

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working
• Other

Department name:
West Herts – General Staffing Site, Watford General Hospital, Town:
Watford. Salary: £40,617 - £48,778 pro rata per annum (Yearly). Closing: 08/02/2026 23:59.

The Children’s Emergency Department provides high-quality, evidence-based nursing care and support to children and young people aged 0-15 years within a dedicated, child‑friendly environment 24 hours a day.

The Department has its own 2‑bedded dedicated paediatric resuscitation area and is co‑located to Adult Emergency Department, encouraging collaborative and joint working within the unit and as part of the London Major Trauma Network.

We are a friendly, dedicated team staffed by highly motivated and skilled Paediatric Nurses, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Paediatric consultants. With our own Paediatric Development Nurse, we support the nursing team’s development and upskilling, offering opportunities such as APLS.

We are looking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic, experienced paediatric nurse with experience in the Emergency Department or acute environment. The post holder will have experience with shift management, staff development and will provide high standards of care to critically unwell or injured children.

The successful candidate will stay up to date with current developments in healthcare, acting as a role model and expert clinical practitioner. They will deliver high-quality, evidence‑based, and holistic care to children and their families, working collaboratively within a supportive multidisciplinary team to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.

With their previous experience they will be expected to take on leadership and liaison roles, support the senior leadership team with responsibilities such as managing clinical area shifts, overseeing staffing levels, participating in recruitment and training, and supporting other team members.

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is excellent patient care, together. Our values are empowerment, compassion, professionalism and inclusivity; they capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick “Member of the Armed Forces Community” on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

In addition to supporting the daily operations of the department, successful candidates will be responsible for clinically assessing and prioritising care, while maintaining effective working relationships with all members of the Children’s Services team.

The role requires a friendly, flexible approach to provide nursing cover across paediatric services as needed, ensuring the delivery of a safe, efficient and high‑quality service for all service users.

• Registered paediatric nurse (RSCN/RN CHLD) or equivalent
• Leadership course or willingness to undertake

• Have undertaken APLS or willingness to undertake within 3 months
• Knowledge of child protection issues
• Level 3 safeguarding…