Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge & Experience
Safe and competent practitioner aware of own limitations and needs
- Knowledge & Experience
Experienced in giving IV medications
- Knowledge & Experience
IT skills to include data entry, Microsoft word etc.
- Knowledge & Experience
Senior band 5 coordinating in an acute ward setting
- Qualifications and training
Registered Nurse with current NMC Pin number
- Qualifications and training
Proven relevant experience at Band 5
- Qualifications and training
Evidence of continual professional development
- Qualifications and training
Experienced in giving IV medications
- Requirements due to work environment/conditions
Able to work flexibly across the 24-hour rota.
- Requirements due to work environment/conditions
Willingness to learn new skills
- Requirements due to work environment/conditions
Shift work
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge & Experience
Interest in Medical care
- Qualifications and training
Urgent Care knowledge and experience
Job overview
We are currently seeking a Band 6 Charge Nurse/Sister to join our team at the Emergency Assessment Unit (EAU). EAU4 is a fast-paced and welcoming unit that sees a high volume of patients requiring short-term (24-72) treatment. With a capacity of 24 patients, EAU4 operates under Acute Medicine and we are looking for a dedicated nurse to provide top-quality care to our patients.
We welcome applicants who are passionate and driven, ready to take on a new challenge in their nursing career. Depending on your level of experience, training and support will be provided to help you succeed in this role. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable management experience and further develop your clinical and professional skills with the guidance of our experienced Band 6 team and Ward manager.
As the Band 6 Charge Nurse/Sister, you will be responsible for overseeing shifts and providing support to the nursing staff. Join us at EAU4 and make a difference in the lives of our patients.
Main duties of the job
Work as part of a team both on the ward as a band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse, but also with other multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure a seamless delivery of service
Co-ordinate the ward to maintain flow and the patients journey
Assess the care needs of the patients and their families. To support the team to develop, implement & evaluate the care to a high standard, whilst demonstrating a compassionate nature and maintaining patients dignity
Participate as a skilled member of the multi-disciplinary team
Act as clinical advisor on nursing issues to ensure a high-standard of care is maintained utilising evidence-based practice
Participate in direct care and to facilitate sound discharge planning
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
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 Sister/Charge Nurse - EAU4 with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in Torquay, 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. The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.
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