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

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Bury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Greater Manchester is seeking a dedicated Senior Nurse to join its emergency department team. You will lead patient care, support junior staff, and maintain high standards of clinical practice. Ideal candidates should possess a strong nursing background, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to patient care. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment while making a significant impact on patient lives.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• A wealth of experience in nursing.
• Unmatched enthusiasm and motivation.
• A commitment to excellence in patient care.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage patient care in the Emergency Department.
• Support junior staff and exemplify best practices.
• Ensure integration of Trust values in all practices.

Skills

Experience in nursing

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Motivation

Leadership skills

Education

Nursing qualification

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 organisation? 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 not only be valued but continuously developed.

We are seeking someone with:

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

Step into a role that challenges you, inspires you, and places you at 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.

If you are a positive, adaptable individual ready to thrive in a fast-paced setting committed to quality and efficiency, then we have an exciting opportunity for you.

Join our remarkable team and embark on a journey of personal and professional growth. In this role, you will develop essential leadership and management skills, becoming a role model for best practices to our junior staff. Your calm, diplomatic, and compassionate approach will be vital as you navigate the diverse challenges our environment presents.

Are you a master at multitasking and prioritising under pressure? As part of our large multidisciplinary team, you will exemplify our Trust values and the 6C's of care, ensuring they are integrated into every practice. Your understanding of flow and capacity, combined with your budding leadership skills, will help guide the team toward achieving our Care Organisation's goals.

We’re seeking enthusiastic, energetic individuals eager to showcase their clinical leadership. As a great team player, you are self-motivated yet capable of working independently. You understand the critical need for care and respect, not just for our patients but for your 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 three core values - care, appreciate, and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we offer 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 access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

For more information about the role and main duties/responsibilities, please see the Job Description and Person Specification under the supporting documents. You can also learn more about working at the Northern Care Alliance in the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Aug 2025.