# Same Day Emergency Care Charge Nurse - Band 6 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Cheshire NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/same-day-emergency-care-charge-nurse-band-6/6cb08aa1-2f99-4142-95c0-65540697e4b8 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/same-day-emergency-care-charge-nurse-band-6/6cb08aa1-2f99-4142-95c0-65540697e4b8.md ## 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 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 24 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-15T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-01T13:40:44.227Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cheshire/Victoria_Road_Macclesfield/East_Cheshire_NHS_Trust/Urgent_care/Urgent_care-v8300935 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8300935?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Significant post-registration experience within the relevant clinical specialty. **Desirable** - Previous experience mentoring students or supervising junior staff - Experience of taking charge or leading a shift - Experience contributing to service improvement or change - Experience using audit or reporting tools - Experience of complaint resolution or patient liaison. - Experience of rota management, staffing allocation, or redeployment. - Experience of contributing to financial/resource awareness ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Nurse (Adult/Child/Mental Health) with current NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration. - Evidence of continuous professional development and upto-date portfolio. - Teaching, assessing, or mentorship qualification (e.g., ENB 998, Mentorship Module, Practice Assessor). **Desirable** - Leadership/management qualification or willingness to work towards. - Evidence of specialist training relevant to the clinical area. ### Further Information **Essential** - Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Up-to-date knowledge of evidence based practice and national guidance (e.g. NICE, NSF). - Understanding of clinical governance, audit, and risk management processes. - Knowledge of safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and patient safety standards. - Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills. - Ability to coordinate safe admission, transfer, and discharge planning. - Strong leadership, team-building, and supervisory skills. - Effective communication skills with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams. - Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure. - Competent in IT systems and electronic patient records. **Desirable** - Knowledge of budgetary processes and workforce planning. - Knowledge of digital systems for patient flow, rostering, and incident reporting - Presentation and teaching skills for education sessions. - Skills in service evaluation and change implementation. ### Other Role Requirements **Essential** - Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Please note that this is a non-scoring question ## Documents - [staff benefits brochure (pdf, 871.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10657944) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 151.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10657945) - [east cheshire nhs trust applicant pack.pdf (pdf, 351.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10657943) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.