Senior ED Charge Nurse - 12-Month Secondment (Flexible)

Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh Teaching Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Wigan; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Sister/Charge Nurse for the Emergency Department on a 12-month secondment. The role is 36 hours per week with a seven-day pattern (days and nights).

You will rotate across all ED areas and lead a team while developing leadership skills in a busy environment. Applicants should have a strong ED nursing background, be flexible, and willing to expand roles as the service develops.

Qualifications

• Experience in acute emergency and minor injuries/illnesses, with a proven professional background at an advanced level within ED nursing or a Minor Injuries Unit.
• ALS qualification and Level 2 Trauma training (Training can be provided).

Responsibilities

• Confidently rotate in all areas of the ED.
• Lead and develop a team, promoting excellence in Emergency Care, whilst supporting other team managers in all aspects of department management.
• Have excellent communication skills and a flexibility to meet the needs of the service and develop/implement initiatives to improve patient experience.
• Be committed to providing high quality care to a range of patients with differing needs and be willing to embrace new role opportunities as the service develops.

Skills

ED nursing

Leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Job description

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Sister/Charge Nurse for the Emergency Department on a 12-month secondment. The role is 36 hours per week with a seven-day pattern (days and nights).

You will rotate across all ED areas and lead a team while developing leadership skills in a busy environment. Applicants should have a strong ED nursing background, be flexible, and willing to expand roles as the service develops.