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Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Paediatric A&E Department
Role summary
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The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse will support the leadership and day-to-day operation of the Paediatric A&E Department, helping to deliver safe, compassionate and effective emergency care to children and young people. Applicants should be registered nurses with current UK NMC registration, relevant paediatric or emergency nursing experience, and evidence of continuing professional development. Experience supervising staff, coordinating patient flow and contributing to quality improvement is expected. The successful candidate should demonstrate sound clinical judgement, strong communication, safeguarding awareness and the ability to remain calm in a busy environment. They will be expected to support junior colleagues, work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, uphold infection-control and governance standards, and contribute to a positive experience for children and their families.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides acute and specialist healthcare services to residents across Hillingdon, west London, and surrounding areas. Its services include emergency care, paediatrics, maternity, surgery, medicine and outpatient treatment. The Trust operates Hillingdon Hospital and Mount Vernon Hospital, working closely with community, primary-care and specialist partners. It serves a diverse population and places emphasis on safe, inclusive, patient-centred care, clinical quality and staff development. The organisation offers opportunities across nursing, medical, allied health, administrative and support professions. Employees generally benefit from NHS terms and conditions, including annual leave, pension arrangements, professional development and access to staff wellbeing resources. Working in the Paediatric A&E team involves caring for children with urgent and emergency needs while collaborating with families and a broad multidisciplinary workforce.