# Band 6 Charge Nurse – Paediatric (part time)

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** East Cheshire NHS Trust
- **Location:** Macclesfield District General Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Charge nurse
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata (subject to job matching)
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Part time - 26 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-20T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-09-04T13:55:21.948Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cheshire/Victoria_Road_Macclesfield/East_Cheshire_NHS_Trust/Paediatrics/Paediatrics-v8208704
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8208704?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

(Subject to job matching)

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced children’s nurse to apply for a Band 6 Role (Permanent – part time hours). The successful applicant will need to be a team player with excellent communication skills and some staff supervision experience. The post holder will be expected to work rotational shifts, including night duties, weekends, and bank holidays.

Hours per week: 26

Please ensure that when completing your application form you can evidence that you meet the requirements of the job person specification.

For further information or an informal visit please contact - Clinical Matron Joanne Shippey on 01625 663759 or Senior Sister Claire Finley on 01625 661079

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

### Main duties of the job

The role of the Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse is to support, contribute to and assist the Ward Manager in the leadership and the management of the Children’s Unit. The band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse will support the Senior Sister in the development, monitoring and implementation of high quality, evidence-based clinical care to ensure that continuity of service provision and standards are maintained and improved.

- Maintain own NMC registration and personal portfolio in line with PREP guidelines and professional development.
- To take lead responsibility with the support of the Senior Sister to facilitate and develop the Unit Team’s professional development needs to meet individual and organisational objectives.
- To support the Senior Sister in leading and co-ordinating the Unit Team to ensure that timely and efficient admission/transfer and discharge of patients whilst maintaining patient safety
- To support the Senior Sister in leading and co-ordinating the Unit in the early assessment and implementation of safe discharge planning, utilising appropriate resources and referral systems.
- Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and deliver high quality, evidence-based care, including maintaining high standards of documentation, involving the children, young people and their families throughout the process.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

### Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

## Person Specification

### Skills

**Essential**

- Ability to motivate and develop staff
- Competent/willing to learn IT skills
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a multi professional team
- Flexible approach to working practices
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to promote effective communication
- Ability to prioritise tasks and action
- Ability to delegate safely
- Ability to recognise own sphere of competence and escalate appropriately

### Knowledge

**Essential**

- Current paediatric Knowledge issues
- Safeguarding agenda
- Governance agenda
- Evidence based practice

### Experience

**Essential**

- 2 years’ experience as a staff nurse in a paediatric setting
- Experience of designing and delivering education to junior staff
- Experience of using a multidisciplinary approach to patient care
- Experience of mentoring and assessing new staff/students

**Desirable**

- Involvement in change management
- Implementing research into practice

### Qualifiations

**Essential**

- RSCN/RN Child Branch/RN
- Teaching and mentorship
- Relevant degree or working towards Advanced Paediatric Life Support

### Further information

**Essential**

- Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question

### Other role requirements

**Essential**

- Please see job description and person specification for additional criteria

### Specific Job Requirement

**Essential**

- Relevant clinical speciality expertise

## Documents

- [staff benefits brochure.pdf (pdf, 878.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10585650)
- [job description and person specification (pdf, 224.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10590220)
- [east cheshire nhs trust applicant pack.pdf (pdf, 876.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10585649)

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