Senior Sister / Charge Nurse – Accident & Emergency | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Bury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bury is seeking a dedicated Senior Nurse for their Emergency Department. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead clinical care while working in a collaborative and fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate will have significant nursing experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care. Competitive benefits and flexible working options are also available. Grow your nursing career and make a positive impact in patients' lives.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Generous annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• A wealth of experience in nursing.
• Unmatched enthusiasm and motivation.
• A commitment to excellence in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside like-minded professionals in emergency care.
• Provide exceptional patient care and support to team members.

Skills

Experience in nursing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Motivation

Job description

Join Our Dynamic Emergency Department Team

Are you a passionate and driven nurse ready to take your career to the next level? Do you excel in communication and organization? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Fairfield General Hospital’s Accident and Emergency department is on the lookout for a dedicated Senior Nurse. Here you won’t just grow as a leader; you’ll remain at the heart of clinical care, making a real difference in patients’ lives daily. You'll be part of an innovative team where your ideas matter and your skills will be valued and developed.

We are seeking someone with:

• A wealth of experience in nursing
• Unmatched enthusiasm and motivation
• A commitment to excellence in patient care

Step into a role that challenges you, inspires you, and places you in the forefront of emergency care. Work alongside like-minded professionals who are as dedicated as you are, in a fast‑paced, rewarding environment.

If you’re ready to elevate your nursing career while making an impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now and become a vital part of our compassionate team at Fairfield General Hospital’s Emergency Department.

We’re looking for enthusiastic, energetic individuals eager to showcase their clinical leadership. You are a great team player, self‑motivated, and able to work independently. You understand the critical need for care and respect, not just for patients but for colleagues at all levels.

Bring your sense of ownership, a ‘can‑do’ attitude, and your determination to provide exceptional patient care.

Curious about our unit? We invite you to visit and experience firsthand how we work – this could be the next exciting chapter in your healthcare career.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust, we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our core values – care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA mean we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work‑life balance.

To read more information about the advertised role and the main job duties/responsibilities, please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:
www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

This advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026