Charge Nurse Ward 7 & CCU - Band 6

NHS; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Macclesfield is seeking a Band 6 Charge Nurse for the Ward 7 & Coronary Care Unit. Candidates must have a Registered Nurse qualification with current NMC registration, alongside mentorship experience and a keen interest in delivering high-quality patient care. This role involves leadership within a dynamic clinical environment, offering competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive learning and development support

Excellent training opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration required.
• Evidence of continuous professional development is necessary.
• Teaching, assessing or mentorship qualification is essential.
• Significant post-registration experience in clinical specialty required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Ward Manager in leadership and management.
• Provide evidence-based clinical care and ensure standards are maintained.
• Act as a role model and support for team members.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Leadership

Decision-making

IT systems competence

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Mentorship qualification

Leadership/management qualification

Job description

This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust.

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Band 6 Charge Nurse on Ward 7 & Coronary Care Unit (CCU)

Ward 7 & CCU are a dynamic workforce who are keen to help support & develop nurses interested in experiencing this exciting & changeable environment.

Ward 7 is a 28 bedded ward specialty of cardiology & endocrinology care. CCU is a four bedded unit for level 2 cardiology patients.Applicants must hold a mentorship qualification (or equivalent course) & with Band 5 experience within cardiology.

In joining our team, you will bring your skills and passion to provide the highest quality patient-focused care and compassion for our patients. You must be a team player with excellent communications skills and have the ability to work using your own initiative as well as part of the wider team.

In return, you will find your contribution is valued and that you are supported through excellent management and a teamwork approach, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. We offer comprehensive learning and development support, excellent training opportunities and support to broaden your experience, knowledge and skills as a qualified nurse.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Band 6 is to support, contribute to and assist the Ward Manager in the leadership and the management of the unit team and to support the Ward Manager in the development, monitoring and implementation of high quality, evidence-based clinical care to ensure continuity of service provision and standards are maintained and improved.

The Band 6 Charge Nurse will act as a role model for staff on the ward sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team.

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult/Child/Mental Health) with current NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration.
• Evidence of continuous professional development and up-to-date portfolio.
• Teaching, assessing, or mentorship qualification (e.g., ENB 998, Mentorship Module, Practice Assessor).
• Leadership/management qualification or willingness to work towards.
• Evidence of specialist training relevant to the clinical area.

Knowledge & Skills

• Up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practice and national guidance (e.g. NICE, NSF).
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit, and risk management processes.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and patient safety standards.
• Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Ability to coordinate safe admission, transfer, and discharge planning.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and supervisory skills.
• Effective communication skills with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.
• Competent in IT systems and electronic patient records
• Knowledge of budgetary processes and workforce planning.
• Knowledge of digital systems for patient flow, rostering, and incident reporting
• Presentation and teaching skills for education sessions.
• Skills in service evaluation and change implementation.

Experience

• Significant post-registration experience within the relevant clinical specialty.
• Previous experience mentoring students or supervising junior staff
• Experience of taking charge or leading a shift
• Experience contributing to service improvement or change
• Experience using audit or reporting tools
• Experience of complaint resolution or patient liaison.
• Experience of rota management, staffing allocation, or redeployment.
• Experience of contributing to financial/resource awareness

Other Role Requirements

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

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.

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum pro rata