Job overview
Join us and be part of our transformative journey in Emergency Care!
We are seeking an experienced individual with strong management skills and experience in emergency care.
This is an exciting opportunity as we undergo major changes including relocation the Urgent Treatment Centre into the Emergency Centre footprint. As a band 7 you will rotate through this area assisting in co-ordinating services.
Under the guidance of our Senior team and clinical educators you will receive comprehensive mentoring in ED specific skills and shift co-ordination, This includes minor injury management, x-ray requesting, wound closure, Manchester triage and line management including employee relations issues.
Main duties of the job
You will be paired with a mentor from our esteemed band 7 team, supported by our education experts who will nurture and shape you into a proficient band 7 Sister or Charge Nurse.
The role presents an outstanding leadership opportunity in the emergency department setting with opportunities for occasional cross site collaboration.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include providing dynamic clinical leadership, ensuring the delivery of top-tier nursing care and fostering team development through adept line management
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding the job role.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Fully competent in all clinical skills relevant to emergency nursing (Including - Triage, minor injury management, care of the critically unwell patient adult or child, transfer of the critically unwell patient, trauma care, chemical incident management and major incident management)
- Evidence of conducting audits and development of current department.
- Ability to resolve and deal with problems and conflict
- Competent in x-ray requesting and advanced plastering
- Good understanding of infection control principles and their application within an emergency care setting
Experience
Essential
- Previous emergency department experience at a senior level (minimum 2 years as a band 6)
- Able to work in a busy demanding area
- Practical teaching experience formally or informally
- Experience and competence in managing / leading a team
Desirable
- Good understanding of clinical governance and its application within an emergency care setting
- Line management experience (performance appraisals/sickness management)
- Link Nurse Role
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or equivalent health care professional
- PILS / ILS
- Recognised mentorship course
Desirable
- Futher study post registration
- Recognised Leadership Course
- HMIMMS/TNCC/ALS/APLS
Qualities / Attributes
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload taking responsibility for decision making under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrates Trust values
- Able to motivate a team
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This advert is for Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department - Huntingdon with North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust in Peterborough, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 pa pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Jul 2026.
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