Job requirements
Essential
15 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Skills
Risk management awareness
- Skills
Time management skills
- Skills
Leadership qualities
- Skills
Mentoring / Teaching skills
- Experience
Minimum 3 years experience at Band 5 or above
- Qualifications
Registered Nurse
- Qualifications
Mentor / Assessor Training
- Qualifications
APLS/ALS course
- Qualifications
PGD
- Qualifications
Recognised Triage Qualification
- Qualifications
Lower limb X-ray training
- Qualifications
TiLS
- Qualifications
PLS or Adult BLS
- Demonstrates the proud to care values
Compassion, Ambition, Respect & Encouragement
Desirable
14 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Developed clinical skills
- Skills
Corporate awareness
- Skills
Negotiation skills
- Skills
Awareness of service improvement
- Skills
Audit / Assurance skills
- Experience
Previous experience of working in an Emergency Department
- Experience
Experience working with adults (For Paediatric nurses) or Paediatrics (for Adult nurses)
- Qualifications
Degree
- Qualifications
Recognised Leadership Course
- Qualifications
ALS (for paediatric nurse)/APLS (for adult nurse)
- Qualifications
Manchester Triage System
- Qualifications
Advanced trauma course
- Qualifications
Hip & Chest X-ray training
- Qualifications
Plaster training
Job overview
We are recruiting for adult nursing Sisters/Charge Nurses within our highly performing Emergency Department . It is a very busy and exciting time to join us as we continuously develop services in our purpose built Urgent & Emergency Care Department .
Main duties of the job
As a skilled and valued member of our team, you will take a lead role in the coordination, planning and delivery of individual care provided by the multidisciplinary team in the department by ensuring the effective management of the department in the absence of the department leader. Provide professional nursing leadership, guidance, and clinical advice to staff members.
Assist in the effective operational management of the department and flow of patients within the hospital, concentrating on the provision of quality care for patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the specific job description & person specification document for the specific role you are interested in, either adult or paediatric, for further information about the role and job requirements. Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions.
We are committed to providing you with on-going training and development to ensure you thrive in your role here at the Trust, which will be individualised and supported by your Department Lead and Clinical Educators.
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.
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This advert is for ED Sister/Charge Nurse with Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Chesterfield, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Charge nurse role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum. The contract type is Permanent: Various hours. The application deadline is 11 Oct 2026.
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