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Job summary

Main area
Emergency Department
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (To cover Maternity leave)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Long days and nights)
Job ref
223-EDN-725
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford
Town
Apley
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 per annum/pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/10/2025 23:59

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Emergency Department Sister/Charge Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and motivated Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to help the Band 7  team within the Emergency department at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. 

As a junior sister/ charge nurse you will be required to have well developed triage skills and experience coordinating different areas of the emergency department including the resuscitation areas.

As well as an 4 bedded resuscitation area, our department has a co-located Urgent Care Centre, a children's CYPU and access to SDEC and AMA for direct referrals.

We recognise that training and development opportunities are vital for a happy and competent workforce. This is why we have an ED specific Clinical Practice Education (CPE) team dedicated to the development of our nurses to support a modern career framework. You will be supported every step of the way by our senior nurses, the CPE team and your colleagues.

The successful candidate will be able to role model continuous professional behaviour and demonstrate through personal behaviour the core values of the Trust. They will be keen, approachable and possess a  friendly manner towards patients, nursing and multidisciplinary team. 

The successful candidate will be instrumental in helping the band 7 team with the continuous improvement of the department, effectively monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of care that are reflected by patient experience.  

Main duties of the job

As a Sister/Charge Nurse you will be required to support the senior and junior team in ensuring the needs of our patients are met through the delivery of high quality care. The role involves working as part of a large multidisciplinary team including the ED medical team, clinical practice educators safeguarding, mental health liaison team and clinical specialties. The Sister/Charge Nurse works clinically including unsocial hours and will be expected to work competently in all areas of the Emergency Department as well as being able to independently take charge of them.

The Sister/Charge Nurse will assist their Team leader with managing their own team of nurses and ensuring they meet their potential.

As a band 6  sister charge nurse in our busy Emergency Department, you will have the opportunity to work in all areas including children's CYPU alongside the registered children's nurses to increase your skill set and competency.

You will be activity involved in retention and recruitment. You will also be responsible for link roles giving you the opportunity to drive change and improve standards.

Working for our organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

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Essential criteria
  • Experience within ED
Desirable criteria
  • Skills with ED ie triage trained

Essential

Essential criteria
  • Years experience post qualifying

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Applicant requirements

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.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Helen Johnson
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01952641222

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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