Band 6 Sister/ Charge Nurse

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS healthcare provider in Sutton Coldfield is seeking a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse for the Emergency Department. This position requires well-developed triage skills and the ability to work in various areas of the department. The trust offers a supportive environment focused on personal development and high-quality patient care. Candidates should have substantial experience in healthcare and a passion for mentoring junior staff, as well as a relevant nursing qualification.

Benefits

Protected supernumerary period

In-house Clinical Education Team support

Qualifications

• Substantial post registration experience working in a complex health care setting.
• Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist training.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Act as a role model for junior team members.
• Deputise for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
• Coordinate and provide high quality patient care.

Skills

Team Building

Managing resources

Time management

Clinical governance

Audit and research

Workforce planning / management

NHS policy and political awareness

Education

Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC register

Health care management / leadership qualification

Job description

Band 6 Sister/ Charge Nurse

The closing date is 02 December 2025.

The Emergency Department at Good Hope Hospital is seeking enthusiastic, proactive and motivated individuals to join our friendly and dynamic team as a Sister/ Charge Nurse.

As a Sister/ Charge Nurse in the Emergency Department you will be required to have well developed triage skills, be competent and confident to work in all areas of the department including Resuscitation and Minor Injuries and have experience coordinating different areas of the department.

We recognise that training and development opportunities are vital, and our commitment to staff development is reflected in our protected supernumerary period and our dedicated Emergency Department induction programme, which is ran by our in‑house Clinical Education Team. You will be supported every step of the way by the senior nursing team, clinical education team, and your colleagues.

We offer a supportive, exciting and challenging work environment that is committed to providing high quality care for all our patients. If you are seeking a busy, fast paced work environment, within an excellent team, then we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will act as a role model for junior team members in the delivery of a consistent high standard of nursing practice. They will deputise for the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse and will support the leadership and management of the department with particular emphasis on quality and clinical standards. They will have continuing clinical responsibility for managing the department in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse which will include understanding finances, the deployment, delegation and supervision of all grades of staff and be visible and approachable for patients, staff and visitors.

• The post holder will be professionally accountable for the maintenance of standards and professional practice as set by the NMC Code of Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour and relevant professional guidelines.
• They will regularly take charge of the practice setting or defined area of the practice setting / group of patients and take responsibility for ensuring the coordination and direct provision of a high standard of holistic, patient centred care by assessing nursing care and health education needs, and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for each patient.
• To be designated to act as a deputy to the person holding continuing responsibility for the organisation and management of the practice setting.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities

Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC register.
• Health care management / leadership qualification.

Experience

• Substantial post registration experience working in a complex health care setting / Acute NHS care setting supervising / mentoring junior staff.
• Evidence of professional /clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical and or managerial training and CPD.
• Can demonstrate understanding / experience / willingness to be a practice based supervisor / assessor as detailed in the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment.
• Professional portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidence of ability to maintain professional registration.
• Relevant and recent clinical experience within the speciality /acute care setting, including the supervision /education of junior staff.
• Experience of mentoring undergraduate students.
• Evidence of ability to lead /coordinate a shift /area of department.
• Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice.
• Demonstrable ability, experience and passion in the following:
  • Team Building
  • Managing resources
  • Time management
  • Clinical governance
  • Audit and research
  • Workforce planning / management
  • NHS policy and political awareness

Additional Criteria

• Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD.
• Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners.
• Competence in expanded clinical practice associated with the role.
• Ability to work under pressure across competing demands.
• Ability to articulate the principles of safeguarding and mental capacity.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Approachable and friendly
• Supportive
• Flexible
• Well organised
• Sound clinical reasoning and decision making.
• Ability to perform in complex and challenging situations
• Ability to inspire and lead a team.
• Ability to work flexible shift pattern, where required to include rotation to day and night duty and unsocial hours according to service need.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust