Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Stockport; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in England is seeking a motivated senior sister/charge nurse for its Emergency Department. This full-time role involves overseeing patient care, developing nursing staff, and contributing to service improvements in a new state-of-the-art facility. Ideal candidates are dynamic leaders passionate about delivering high-quality emergency care.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme membership

Salary sacrifice schemes

NHS Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Financial advice through Stockport Credit Union

Qualifications

• Dynamic nurse leader with a passion for emergency care.
• Experience in supervising and mentoring nursing staff.
• Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the Emergency Department.
• Support and mentor nursing staff for professional development.
• Contribute to service improvement and collaborate with other health professionals.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Patient Care

Staff Management

Resource Management

Job description

We are currently recruiting for two senior sister/charge nurse positions in our Emergency Department: X1 Full-time position. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment who aspires to deliver high-quality care within a team of innovative professionals where every individual's contribution is valued.

This role comes at an exciting time, as we prepare to transition into a new state-of-the-art Emergency Department which is part of a large Emergency Village. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in Emergency Care. As a senior sister/charge nurse, you will play a key role in shaping the transition into the new ED whilst maintaining high standards of care.

Your leadership will be essential in embedding new ways of working, supporting your team, and delivering the best outcomes for patients. If you are a motivated, dynamic nurse leader with a passion for emergency care, then we want to hear from you!

Clinical Leadership

Oversee the day-to-day running of the ED, ensuring safe and efficient patient care and patient flow. Staff management - supervise, mentor, and support nursing staff, fostering professional development. Patient Care - Ensure high standards of care, focusing on patient safety, dignity, and experience.

Service Development

Contribute to the ongoing improvement of emergency care services, adapting to evolving clinical needs. Collaboration - work closely with Doctors, allied health professionals, and operations teams. Resource management - ensure appropriate use of staffing, equipment, and facilities.

About Us

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. We aim to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff. We rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive, and patient-focused workforce.

Benefits

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics, and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning, and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

We are committed to promoting and championing a culture of diversity, fairness, and equality for all applicants and employees. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds, and we strive to reflect the community we serve in our diverse workforce. Our 'two tick' kite mark guarantees a candidate with a disability, who fulfills the essential criteria, an interview at the Trust.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.