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Job requirements
Essential
56 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Registered Nurse (valid with NMC)
- Qualifications
To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
- Qualifications
Degree or evidence of actively working towards degree level or evidence of equivalent health care related study
- Qualifications
Post registration A&E course or equivalent study to post graduate level
- Further Training
Commitment to continuous personal development.
- Further Training
Phlebotomy
- Further Training
Cannulation
- Further Training
ECG
- Further Training
Triage Competency
- Further Training
TNCC
- Further Training
ALS
- Further Training
Trauma Competency Level 1
- Further Training
Trauma Competency Level 2 or working towards
- Special Skills/Aptitudes
Good IT skills
- Special Skills/Aptitudes
Excellent effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Special Skills/Aptitudes
Excellent leadership skills.
- Special Skills/Aptitudes
Commitment to work within the Clinical Governance Framework.
- Special Skills/Aptitudes
Ability to successfully manage and evaluate change.
- Special Skills/Aptitudes
Experience of managing staff wellbeing.
- Experience/Skills/ Knowledge
Substantial post registration emergency nursing experience
- Experience/Skills/ Knowledge
Currently working effectively as a Band 6 in an Emergency Department or emergency care setting
- Experience/Skills/ Knowledge
Leadership and management experience
- Experience/Skills/ Knowledge
Experience of working with an electronic patient record and other basic IT systems
- Experience/Skills/ Knowledge
Clinical supervision experience
- Experience/Skills/ Knowledge
Evidence of personal and professional development.
- Experience/Skills/ Knowledge
Experience of patient flow.
- Experience/Skills/ Knowledge
Knowledge, understanding and experience of the care and treatment of Mental Health patients
- Experience/Skills/ Knowledge
Experience of leading and managing change both personally and as a facilitator
- Experience/Skills/ Knowledge
Proven leadership skills with ability to motivate and inspire staff and initiate changes.
- Experience/Skills/ Knowledge
Experience of MDT working.
- Experience/Skills/ Knowledge
Experience and knowledge of clinical governance.
- Experience/Skills/ Knowledge
Ability to demonstrate initiative and self-motivation
- Experience/Skills/ Knowledge
Excellent communication skills
- Experience/Skills/ Knowledge
Approachable and polite
- Experience/Skills/ Knowledge
IT skills, Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams
- Experience/Skills/ Knowledge
Budget management skills
- Experience/Skills/ Knowledge
Ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload when under pressure
- Experience/Skills/ Knowledge
Sound knowledge of the principles of and practice of emergency care
- Experience/Skills/ Knowledge
Awareness of current NHS issues and appreciation of the issues surrounding governance and quality initiatives
- Experience/Skills/ Knowledge
Able to critically analyse and apply research to the clinical setting
- Other Factors/Personal qualities
Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the system.
- Other Factors/Personal qualities
Ability to demonstrate inclusive and compassionate leadership.
- Other Factors/Personal qualities
Ability to hold the 2936 staffing bleep
- Other Factors/Personal qualities
Ability to form professional and interpersonal relationships
- Other Factors/Personal qualities
Enthusiastic, curious and assertive
- Other Factors/Personal qualities
Able to work as part of a team
- Other Factors/Personal qualities
Flexible and adaptable to change
- Other Factors/Personal qualities
Demonstrates attention to detail
- Other Factors/Personal qualities
Trustworthy, patient and empathetic
- Other Factors/Personal qualities
Ability to work autonomously and independently
- Other Factors/Personal qualities
Empathetic to patient and staff individual needs
- Other Factors/Personal qualities
Self-motivation and ability to empower
- Other Factors/Personal qualities
Demonstrate problem-solving abilities
- Other Factors/Personal qualities
Able to stay calm under pressure and prioritise demands
- Other Factors/Personal qualities
Recognise when to seek appropriate support
- Other Factors/Personal qualities
Demonstrates PROUD behaviours
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Master’s level study
- Qualifications
Certificate in management and leadership (or equivalent)
- Further Training
PNA
- Experience/Skills/ Knowledge
Audit / Research
- Experience/Skills/ Knowledge
Experience of managing QUEST, IPC, IPR, recruitment and section, attendance, roster planning and incident investigation.
- Experience/Skills/ Knowledge
Project management skills
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated nursing professional to provide clinical and operational leadership within the Emergency Department. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-focused care that meets the needs and expectations of patients while supporting the wider objectives of the Directorate and clinical teams.
You will lead and manage staff within a defined team, overseeing appraisals, rota management, recruitment, staff development, and student supervision. Working closely with the Matron, Deputy Nurse Director and Nurse Director, you will help deliver a safe, effective and compassionate service across the department.
The role includes responsibility for maintaining high standards of evidence-based nursing practice, promoting Emergency Department competencies, and ensuring compliance with professional standards, Trust policies and clinical guidelines. You will also act as a clinical specialist, providing expert advice to colleagues and external agencies where required, and contribute to the department’s teaching and development programmes.
This position combines both clinical and managerial responsibilities and requires a visible leader who consistently demonstrates STH PROUD values: Patient First, Respect, Ownership, Unity and Diversity.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Leadership and Management
Provide visible leadership within the Emergency Department, ensuring safe, effective, patient-focused care.
Support day-to-day operational management, including staffing, rotas, and resource allocation.
Lead and supervise nursing teams, healthcare support workers, and students.
Contribute to recruitment, appraisal, induction, and staff development.
Clinical Care
Deliver evidence-based emergency nursing care, including assessment, triage, and emergency interventions.
Work with multidisciplinary teams to support patient flow and discharge planning.
Maintain high standards of medicines management, safeguarding, infection prevention, and patient safety.
Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients and families.
Quality, Governance and Service Improvement
Participate in audits, incident reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
Support implementation of policies, procedures, and governance standards.
Maintain accurate and confidential patient records.
Ensure safe and cost-effective use of equipment and resources.
Education and Staff Development
Mentor students, newly qualified nurses, and support staff.
Support induction, training, and professional development.
Promote reflective practice and evidence-based care
Professional Responsibilities and Behaviours
Work in line with the NMC Code, Trust policies, and professional standards.
Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, compassion, equality, and inclusion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
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 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Charge nurse role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 pa pro rata for part time staff. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Sep 2026.
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