Senior Sister/ Senior Charge Nurse/ Nurse Manager

Job overview

Previous applicants need not apply

This is an exciting opportunity to join our already well-established team within the Urgent and Emergency Care Clinical Business Unit at Warrington Emergency Department.

The Emergency Department has a co-located Paediatrics Unit, Minor Injuries, Emergency Ambulatory Care Unit, and an exciting new Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC). We also have an Urgent Care Centre at Halton.

If you are committed to making a difference, and want to work in a busy, vibrant environment, then this will be the opportunity for you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder should possess excellent clinical skills in the field of emergency care.

They must be passionate about leading by example by demonstrating consistently high standards that are required for the care of our patients. You must also be driven to pass your knowledge and experience on to colleagues of all disciplines.

Effective communication skills are essential in addition to proven mentorship and leadership skills.

As a registered, accountable, and autonomous leader you will always act in the best interests of patients and take responsibility for own actions and decisions. Be responsible for planning, delivering, and supervising safe and compassionate care, and evaluating the effectiveness of care, without supervision. You will be required to be transparent and passionate about emergency nursing whilst assisting and promoting the delivery of evidence-based patient focused care.

To assist the Ward/Department Manager in creating and maintaining an environment in which members of the department team can contribute to the maximum of their ability in providing a high standard of care, staff welfare and staff training.

Designated to take charge of the ward/department regularly in the absence of the Ward/Department Manager.

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, and for the development and implementation of programmes of care without supervision.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

***The full details of the role, including main duties and responsibilities are available in the attached full Job Description and Person Specification**