Senior Sister/ Senior Charge Nurse/ Nurse Manager

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT; Warrington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Warrington is seeking a Senior Sister/ Senior Charge Nurse to join their Emergency Department. The ideal candidate will possess excellent clinical and leadership skills, with a focus on maintaining high nursing standards and support for staff. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity within a well-established team, committed to making a positive impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in Emergency Department (ED).
• Must be an ALS instructor.
• Passionate about promoting high standards in nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in delivering patient care.
• Plan, deliver, and supervise care without supervision.
• Assist in creating a supportive environment for staff.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills in emergency care

Effective communication skills

Proven mentorship and leadership skills

Passionate about nursing care standards

Extensive knowledge dealing with HR issues

Education

Registered Nurse with ALS/APLS/NTACC qualification

Leadership Qualification

Job description

Senior Sister/ Senior Charge Nurse/ Nurse Manager

The closing date is 12 December 2025

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 your 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.

Job responsibilities

***The full details of the role, including main duties and responsibilities are available in the attached full Job Description and Person Specification**

Person Specification

Experience

• Substantial ED experience
• ALS instructor

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with ALS/APLS/NTACC qualification
• Leadership 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.