Senior Sister/ Senior Charge Nurse/ Nurse Manager

NHS; Warrington; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Warrington seeks an experienced Emergency Nurse to join a dynamic team. This role demands leadership, effective communication, and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care. Candidates must possess substantial ED experience and qualifications as a registered nurse. Opportunities for continuous education and flexible working patterns are available, contributing to a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Substantial ED experience.
• Current UK professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programs of evidence-based nursing care.
• Provide management and organisation of a clinical area.
• Participate in the education, development and line management of other staff members.
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others.

Skills

Passionate about promoting high standards of nursing care

Extensive knowledge dealing with HR issues

Education

Registered Nurse with ALS/APLS/NTACC qualification

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join our already well-established team within the Urgent and Emergency Care Clinical Business Unit at Warrington Emergency Department.

The Emergency Department has a co-located Paediatrics Unit, Minor Injuries, Emergency Ambulatory Care Unit, and an exciting new Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC). We also have an Urgent Care Centre at Halton.

If you are committed to making a difference, and want to work in a busy, vibrant environment, then this will be the opportunity for you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder should possess excellent clinical skills in the field of emergency care.

They must be passionate about leading by example by demonstrating consistently high standards that are required for the care of our patients. You must also be driven to pass your knowledge and experience on to colleagues of all disciplines.

Effective communication skills are essential in addition to proven mentorship and leadership skills.

As a registered, accountable, and autonomous leader you will always act in the best interests of patients and take responsibility for own actions and decisions. Be responsible for planning, delivering, and supervising safe and compassionate care, and evaluating the effectiveness of care, without supervision. You will be required to be transparent and passionate about emergency nursing whilst assisting and promoting the delivery of evidence-based patient focused care.

To assist the Ward/Department Manager in creating and maintaining an environment in which members of the department team can contribute to the maximum of their ability in providing a high standard of care, staff welfare and staff training.

Designated to take charge of the ward/department regularly in the absence of the Ward/Department Manager.

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, and for the development and implementation of programmes of care without supervision.

About us

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.

Details

Date posted: 06 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 370-NAM7UEC-415

Job locations: Warrington Hospital, Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1QG

Job responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programs of evidence-based nursing care. Provide management and organisation of a clinical area. Participate in the education, development and line management of other staff members. Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families. Participate in improvement of services and the quality of care provision.

Person Specification

Experience

• Substantial ED experience

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with ALS/APLS/NTACC qualification

Skills and Knowledge

• Passionate about promoting and maintaining high standards of nursing care within ED
• Extensive knowledge dealing with HR issues

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.