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Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department


Location
Salary
£49,387 - £56,515 per Annum, pro Rata
Profession
Nurse (adult and children)
Grade
Band 7
Deadline
22 Jul 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
08 Jul 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job overview

We are looking to recruit to complement our already excellent team of Band 7 Sisters/Charge Nurses to take an excellent team of Emergency Nurses into our new purpose built Emergency Department.

We provide all staff with educational development through our departmental education team and promote an active coaching environment for all staff.

We also provide a Band 7 development package for new staff within the Emergency Department.

Main duties of the job

Are you an experienced Emergency Department Nurse looking to develop yourself within a senior sister role, do you have experience as a Band 6 Nurse within ED, are you committed to providing excellent patient care within a busy department working within local and national targets, do you have excellent communication skills and good time management skills along with the ability to work in a well established and dynamic team, if so then this may be the job for you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be expected to work on a rotational shift pattern to ensure we provide 24 hour senior nurse cover to the department and also as part of your role support the  Matrons in meting the national 4 hour targets and also ambulance turnaround times as well as providing a good quality patient experience and excellent patient care.

The work-load throughout the department is very varied and interesting with no two days being the same. The successful candidate must possess excellent communication skills, a high sense of professionalism and a strong belief in the value of teamwork.

If you feel you would like a new challenge then we may be the department and team for you. If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require then apply today! Both part time and full time applicants will be considered.

Person specification

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication – written / verbal

Knowledge

Essential

  • Expert clinician
  • Demonstrates understanding of current issues affecting A&E service provision
  • Demonstrates innovative approaches to the delivery of healthcare
  • Demonstrates a flexible approach to team working
  • Demonstrates understanding of Clinical Governance

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience at band 6
  • A&E management experience
  • Completion of relevant post registration short courses

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN/current registration
  • ENB 199 / 998 (eqv)

Desirable

  • ALS / ATNC / TNCC
  • 1 st Degree

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