Same Day Emergency Care Charge Nurse - Band 6

Job overview

We are seeking an organised, motivated and proactive Band 6 Charge Nurse to join our team. The post holder will play a key role in coordinating day-to-day operational activities, supporting service delivery and ensuring effective communication across multidisciplinary teams.

The Band 6 Charge Nurse will be responsible for managing workflows, monitoring performance against service targets and supporting the implementation of service improvements. They will act as a central point of contact for staff, patients and external partners, ensuring that services are delivered efficiently, safely and in line with organisational policies and standards.

Hours per week: 24

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 successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. They will support team members, contribute to quality improvement initiatives and ensure accurate reporting and documentation.

This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively to maintain high standards of patient care and service delivery.

Job Summary

• Is designated to take charge of the department, on a regular basis.
• Is responsible for the co-ordination of all patient and nursing staff activities.
• Is required to triage and assess patients to establish appropriateness for ambulatory services.
• Is required to provide support to the senior nursing staff and Matron, participating fully in the development of initiatives which support the improvement of patient care.
• Liaise with Matron, Directorate Manager, and senior colleagues as needed.
• Deliver care in line with legal, ethical and professional standards, including safeguarding, information governance and consent.
• Actively participate in annual appraisal and development planning and undertake any training identified through this process.
• Follow all Trust and departmental policies including health and safety, infection control, confidentiality and data protection.

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.