Paediatric ED Charge Nurse (Band 6) — Lead & Develop Care

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust invites applications for a Band 6 Paediatric Charge Nurse within its Paediatric Emergency Department in Macclesfield. The event offers an opportunity to speak with ED staff, learn about the role, and possibly be interviewed on the day.

The post supports high quality paediatric care and ongoing professional development. The role requires extensive paediatric emergency experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to staff training, patient

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and up-to-date CPD portfolio.
• Teaching, assessing, or mentorship qualification (e.g., ENB 998, Mentorship Module, Practice Assessor) preferred.
• Leadership or management qualification or willingness to work towards.
• Evidence of specialist training relevant to paediatric emergency care.

Responsibilities

• Support professional development through structured supervision and education opportunities.
• Lead and participate in service improvement initiatives within the Paediatric ED.
• Contribute to staff training and competency development, including APLS and trauma training.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality paediatric emergency care.
• Participate in rota management and staff deployment to ensure safe patient flow.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Safeguarding & patient safety

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Job description

East Cheshire NHS Trust invites applications for a Band 6 Paediatric Charge Nurse within its Paediatric Emergency Department in Macclesfield. The event offers an opportunity to speak with ED staff, learn about the role, and possibly be interviewed on the day.

The post supports high quality paediatric care and ongoing professional development. The role requires extensive paediatric emergency experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to staff training, patient