Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Band 6 Department Sister/Charge Nurse to join the Emergency Department at Kettering General Hospital. The ideal candidate will be an experienced nurse skilled in emergency care, capable of providing high-quality care and excited to develop their leadership abilities. You will manage patient care and collaborate closely with your team to ensure effective operation within the department. A passion for innovative practices and maintaining high standards is essential.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Professional development support

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, Midwife or ODP is essential.
• Experience in Emergency Department or acute setting is vital.
• Knowledge of evidence-based emergency care practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient flow and supervision in the Emergency Department.
• Assess and implement care programmes for patients.
• Contribute to the Emergency Department's ongoing development.

Skills

Competent in triage practice

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Innovative practice

Education

Registered Nurse, Midwife or ODP

Degree or equivalent education

A&E, ALS, ATNC course

Job description

Job summary

We are pleased to welcome an opportunity within our Emergency Department for a Band 6 Department Sister/ Charge Nurse to join our team. We are looking for an enthusiastic self‑motivated individual who is passionate about delivering high quality emergency care in a fast paced environment.

Main duties

As a Band 6 Department Sister/Deputy Charge Nurse in the Emergency Department your role is pivotal as a proficient role model and clinical expert working alongside the senior nursing team. You will also be expected to take charge of an area of the department and develop shift leader competencies under supervision.

• Emergency or acute nursing experience at AFC Bands 5 or 6 with proficiency in the relevant skills appropriate to emergency care.
• Evidence of being a competent triage practitioner.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• To be a good communicator.
• Be willing to drive innovative practice within an emergency care setting.

The role requires the post holder to be able to cope in a changing environment, and to have good attention to detail and problem solving skills. There will also be the opportunity to develop management and leadership skills under the supervision of a Band 7.

Applicants will demonstrate experience of working in all areas of ED. All records of courses attended or competencies achieved must be brought to interview.

About us

We reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications.

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). There may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

Details

Date posted: 22 December 2025

Band: 6

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum / pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number: 264-7673752-MED

Job location: Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8UZ

Job responsibilities

• Work autonomously in all areas of the Emergency Department as required.
• Provide supervision and evaluation of nursing care within the department and oversee individual areas of the department to ensure high quality care is maintained.
• Regularly manage the flow of patients through their assigned areas of the department and maintain excellent communication with the shift leader.
• Take charge of the department as required with the support of a senior nurse and use of competencies.

CLINICAL

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for a defined group of patients with high level of acumen.
• Provide direct nursing care to named patients.
• Supervise care given to patients by junior staff, monitor standards and ensure adherence to evidence based practice.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate nursing documentation and ensure communication and liaison with the multidisciplinary team and community agencies is maintained.
• Contribute to the continuing development of the Emergency Department philosophy.
• Be aware of and demonstrate practice based on evidence in nursing and research.
• Assign patient care to team members ensuring high quality and continuity of care.
• Participate in internal rotation within the Emergency Department including night duty.

MANAGEMENT

• Manage and supervise allocated areas within the Emergency Department or take charge of the department in the absence of a senior nurse.
• Participate and maintain the effective communication of information and data between team members, patient and family networks and offer appropriate support and advice.
• Ensure the implementation of Trust, local and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines and contribute to the formation of these as required.
• Initiate and develop new ideas and changes within the Emergency Department, encouraging staff participation and resulting in improvements in patient care.
• Have responsibility for appropriate and cost effective use of resources.
• Work within the Health and Safety at Work Act and report accidents/incidents with awareness of risk management.
• Work as part of the team, liaise closely with senior colleagues, and respond positively to feedback from preceptors and colleagues.
• Assist and become involved in line management responsibilities under the supervision of a senior sister.

EDUCATION

• Maintain a suitable learning environment for all grades of staff.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of induction programmes for new members of staff.
• Contribute to the learning needs of team members, student nurses and other students allocated to the Emergency Department.
• Demonstrate a continuing process of attaining education, research, clinical and leadership skills.
• Demonstrate a continuing awareness of groups of people who have differing needs, e.g. children and families, older people and ethnic groups.

PROFESSIONAL

• Observe the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors at all times.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date registration on the NMC register.
• Always work in a manner that protects colleagues, patients and visitors from hazards.
• Ensure compliance with mandatory and statutory training for oneself and allocated junior members of staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications – Essential

• Registered Nurse, Midwife or ODP.
• Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience.
• A&E, ALS, ATNC or other relevant course.
• MTS trained and competent.

Qualifications – Desirable

• Management or Leadership qualification.

Knowledge/Experience – Essential

• Experience as a staff nurse in ED or Acute setting.
• Knowledge of adult and children’s safeguarding principles.
• Knowledge of evidence based practice in relation to Emergency care.
• Emergency Department quality Indicators and CQUINS.

Skills – Essential

• The ability to develop and maintain communication with people on complex matters, issues and ideas and/or in complex situations.

Skills – Desirable

• The ability to use data to inform changes required in care delivery and to effectively implement that change.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8UZ

Employer website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us