Senior Sister / Charge Nurse – Emergency Medicine

Job summary

As we continue to develop as a Major Trauma Centre and to meet the needs of our complex patient caseload, the Emergency Department is looking to employ a Band 7 Emergency Nurse.

You will be a highly skilled nurse with drive, commitment and a strong sense of leadership to join our innovative team aiming to deliver excellent patient centred care.

This is a unique band 7 role as you will be expected to rotate into every area of the ED whilst also regularly undertaking the roles of Nurse-in-Charge and Emergency Nurse Practitioner. You will also be involved in the streaming of appropriate patients to Primary Care in addition to being given significant areas of managerial responsibility.

Main duties of the job

If you are a knowledgeable and skilled practitioner in the field of emergency care with significant experience at Band 6 or above, this could be the role for you. Ideally, you will have a recognised Nurse Practitioner qualification (Developing Clinical Skills or equivalent).

You will be able to demonstrate a proven clinical ability at Band 6 or above; be able to manage all aspects of the Emergency Department on a daily basis, including a real understanding of flow and capacity; and the leadership ability to lead and support the department in achieving Trust goals.

You will be expected to understand and promote a fair but demanding culture of continuous improvement among all of our team.

A mentorship or teaching qualification is desirable.

If you have the drive and determination to succeed in a progressive, successful organisation, whilst ensuring that high quality, safe care, underpinned by best practice, is delivered consistently we would like you to apply.

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust has teamed up with housing association Salix Homes to provide a 26-apartment complex for doctors, nurses and other clinical staff new to the Trust. Please enquire upon appointment to review availability.

About us

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 can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.