Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Kingskerswell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse for the Emergency Department at Torbay Hospital in Torquay. The role focuses on clinical leadership, staff coordination, and patient flow within a busy ED environment.

You will work under the guidance of senior clinicians, lead a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to service development while maintaining high standards of patient safety and care.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Health Studies (Degree pathway)
• ALS and/or ILS; Paediatric Life Support certificate or equivalent
• Trauma course or equivalent demonstrated experience
• Relevant management courses (retention & recruitment, appraisals, dementia awareness)

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical flow in the Emergency Department, providing leadership to the nursing team
• Maintain effective department-level communication
• Support junior colleagues during shifts and act as team leader
• Coordinate with MDT and external agencies (SWASFT) to ensure patient flow and safety
• Make shift-by-shift clinical and personnel decisions
• Develop the service and team to deliver high-quality care
• Deliver on requests from the departmental Matron
• Follow department and Trust policies to ensure safety

Skills

Emergency nursing leadership

Shift coordination

MDT collaboration

Education

Diploma in Health Studies

ALS/ILS Paediatric Life Support

Paediatric Life Support Certificate

Trauma course

Management courses

Job description

Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area Emergency Department Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent: 12.5hr shifts, internal rotation onto nights Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week Job ref 388-8279488-MUEC

Site Torbay Hospital Town Torquay Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 08/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

There is an opportunity to work as a band 6 Sister/Charge nurse within the Emergency Department at Torbay Hospital

The department serves the population of Torbay and South Devon and sees a large increase in attendances during the summer months.

We have a well established education team which allows the development of all the staff in the department and we actively encourage progression and promotion.

You will have comprehensive experience in Emergency Medicine and work well as an integral member of the MDT and be responsible for coordinating the shifts under the guidance of a Clinical B7, or working flexibly throughout the department.

Our philosophy is 'together we can make things better', if this aligns with your ambition, passion and beliefs, we will welcome an application from you.

Main duties of the job

• Working clinically to oversee the flow within the Emergency Department using specialist knowledge of Emergency Nursing to provide clinical and professional leadership to the nursing team.
• Ensure effective communication is maintained at department level
• Supporting junior colleagues during the shift and as a team leader
• Liaising with the wider MDT and outside agencies such as SWASFT to maintain safety and to ensure patient flow throughout the department
• Making decisions regarding clinical and personnel issues on a shift by shift
  basis
• Assisting as required to develop the service and team to ensure high quality
  care is deliverable and appropriately implemented
• Delivering upon requests made by departmental Matron
• Working under guidance and in conjunction with the departmental Matron
  Following the Department’s and Trust’s Policies and Protocols to ensure the safety of the department

Working for our organisation

The nursing team in the Emergency Department consists of both Adult and Paediatric qualified nurses and works alongside Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Paramedic Practitioners who manage the Minor Injuries service within the department, supported by very capable and knowledgeable Assistant Practitioners and Healthcare Assistants.

The medical team and nursing team work together to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

Led by an experienced Emergency Nurse, the Education Team not only facilitates in-house training for the clinical skills required by nurses within the Emergency Department, but is also very responsive to the developmental and educational needs of all the staff on an individual basis, and are an invaluable asset to the team.

The requirement for the delivery of safe, high quality care is at the heart of all we do, and we take great pride in the professionalism of the team and our work.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• Diploma in Health Studies. Degree or on Degree pathway
• ALS and / or ILS. Paediatric Life Support Certificate or equivalent. Trauma course or equivalent evidenced experience.
• Relevant management courses, for example – retention and recruitment, Appraisals, Dementia awareness training.

Special Experience

• Proof of relevant general management experience.
• Minimum of 18 months A&E experience at Band 5.

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.