A&E Nurse Lead (Band 7) — Clinical Leadership & Development

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33

NHS Discounts

Salary Sacrifice schemes including le​

Vivup counselling service

Job summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Sister to lead the Accident & Emergency department at WCH. The role involves clinical leadership, staffing the ward, and implementing nurse-led services within department guidelines. The post is 36 hours per week, with 3 office days and 1 clinical shift.

You will oversee nursing care, develop culture, lead policy formation, manage budgets, and participate in safety and quality initiatives. Relocation and DBS checks may apply.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current registration.
• NST307 or equivalent.
• Postgraduate certificate in management or equivalent.
• Post registration certificate in clinical speciality or equivalent.
• Accident & Emergency Certificate or equivalent.
• ALS provider.
• TNCC.
• PALS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the multidisciplinary team in improving patient services / access within the ward.
• Lead and actively participate in ward meetings, ensuring equity of opinion.
• Lead the formation of nursing policy within the ward consistent with national and local nursing strategy.
• Devise and plan duty rota, maintaining safe staffing levels and skill mix within the clinical setting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical supervision

Budgetary management

Education

Registered nurse with current registration

NST307 or equivalent

Postgraduate certificate in management or equivalent

Post registration certificate in clinical speciality or equivalent

Accident & Emergency Certificate or equivalent

ALS provider

TNCC

PALS

Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent

Further relevant postgraduate development or equivalent

Job description

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Sister to lead the Accident & Emergency department at WCH. The role involves clinical leadership, staffing the ward, and implementing nurse-led services within department guidelines. The post is 36 hours per week, with 3 office days and 1 clinical shift.

You will oversee nursing care, develop culture, lead policy formation, manage budgets, and participate in safety and quality initiatives. Relocation and DBS checks may apply.