Emergency Department Sister/Charge Nurse

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England is looking for a passionate Emergency Department Sister/Charge Nurse to join their team. In this Band 6 role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality care and overseeing junior nurses in a dynamic emergency environment. Candidates should possess triage skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Competitive salary between £38,682 and £46,580 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience within Emergency Department (ED) is required.
• Skills with ED such as triage training are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in meeting patients' needs.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality care.
• Assist in managing the nursing team.
• Work independently and take charge of clinical areas.
• Lead recruitment and retention efforts.

Skills

Triage skills

Coordination in emergency situations

Excellent communication

Ability to lead a team

Job description

Go back The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Emergency Department Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 09 October 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and motivated Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to help the Band 7 team within the Emergency department at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.

As a junior sister/ charge nurse you will be required to have well developed triage skills and experience coordinating different areas of the emergency department including the resuscitation areas.

As well as an 4 bedded resuscitation area, our department has a co-located Urgent Care Centre, a children's CYPU and access to SDEC and AMA for direct referrals.

We recognise that training and development opportunities are vital for a happy and competent workforce. This is why we have an ED specific Clinical Practice Education (CPE) team dedicated to the development of our nurses to support a modern career framework. You will be supported every step of the way by our senior nurses, the CPE team and your colleagues.

The successful candidate will be able to role model continuous professional behaviour and demonstrate through personal behaviour the core values of the Trust. They will be keen, approachable and possess a friendly manner towards patients, nursing and multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will be instrumental in helping the band 7 team with the continuous improvement of the department, effectively monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of care that are reflected by patient experience.

Main duties of the job

As a Sister/Charge Nurse you will be required to support the senior and junior team in ensuring the needs of our patients are met through the delivery of high quality care. The role involves working as part of a large multidisciplinary team including the ED medical team, clinical practice educators safeguarding, mental health liaison team and clinical specialties. The Sister/Charge Nurse works clinically including unsocial hours and will be expected to work competently in all areas of the Emergency Department as well as being able to independently take charge of them.

The Sister/Charge Nurse will assist their Team leader with managing their own team of nurses and ensuring they meet their potential.

As a band 6 sister charge nurse in our busy Emergency Department, you will have the opportunity to work in all areas including children's CYPU alongside the registered children's nurses to increase your skill set and competency.

You will be actively involved in retention and recruitment. You will also be responsible for link roles giving you the opportunity to drive change and improve standards.

About us

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Scoring criteria

• Experience within ED
• Skills with ED ie triage trained

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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