Same Day Emergency Care Charge Nurse - Band 6

East Cheshire Nhs Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust in Macclesfield is seeking a Band 6 Charge Nurse to coordinate day-to-day operations, lead a multidisciplinary team and ensure safe, high-quality patient care. The role focuses on service delivery, performance monitoring, and implementing improvements, acting as a central contact for staff and partners.

The post is at Macclesfield District General Hospital with part-time hours (24 per week).

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of CPD and up-to-date portfolio.
• Teaching, assessing, or mentorship qualification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all patient and nursing staff activities.
• Triage and assess patients for ambulatory services.
• Provide support to senior staff and participate in service improvements.
• Liaise with Matron and Directorate Manager as needed.
• Deliver care in line with policy and information governance.
• Participate in annual appraisal and training.
• Follow trust policies on health and safety, infection control, confidentiality.

Skills

Nurse registration

CPD evidence

Mentorship qualification

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking an organised, motivated and proactive Band 6 Charge Nurse to join our team. The post holder will play a key role in coordinating day-to-day operational activities, supporting service delivery and ensuring effective communication across multidisciplinary teams. The Band 6 Charge Nurse will be responsible for managing workflows, monitoring performance against service targets and supporting the implementation of service improvements. They will act as a central point of contact for staff, patients and external partners, ensuring that services are delivered efficiently, safely and in line with organisational policies and standards.

Hours per week

24

Visa and Sponsorship

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)

For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

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

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. They will support team members, contribute to quality improvement initiatives and ensure accurate reporting and documentation. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively to maintain high standards of patient care and service delivery.

Detailed responsibilities

• Is designated to take charge of the department, on a regular basis.
• Is responsible for the co-ordination of all patient and nursing staff activities.
• Is required to triage and assess patients to establish appropriateness for ambulatory services.
• Is required to provide support to the senior nursing staff and Matron, participating fully in the development of initiatives which support the improvement of patient care.
• Liaise with Matron, Directorate Manager, and senior colleagues as needed.
• Deliver care in line with legal, ethical and professional standards, including safeguarding, information governance and consent.
• Actively participate in annual appraisal and development planning and undertake any training identified through this process.
• Follow all Trust and departmental policies including health and safety, infection control, confidentiality and data protection.

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.

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).

Details

Date posted: 01 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 209-A-26-8300935

Job locations: Macclesfield District General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BL, United Kingdom

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult/Child/Mental Health) with current NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration.
• Evidence of continuous professional development and upto‑date portfolio.
• Teaching, assessing, or mentorship qualification (e.g., ENB 998, Mentorship Module, Practice Assessor).

Desirable

• Leadership/management qualification or willingness to work towards.
• Evidence of specialist training relevant to the clinical area.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• 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

Essential

• Significant post‑registration experience within the relevant clinical specialty.

Desirable

• 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

Essential

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Please note that this is a non‑scoring question

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.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address: Macclesfield District General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BL, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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).