Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department

The closing date is 31 July 2025

Job summary

Are you an experienced ED nurse looking to further your career within Emergency Care?WWL Emergency Department has an exciting development opportunity to cover a 5 month secondment

You will be a dynamic and highly motivated individual undertaking the role of Senior Sister/Charge Nurse and have the flexibility to be able to work within a busy and demanding environment. You will be expected to have sound clinical knowledge and wish to develop and share your leadership skills.

We have a strong Leadership Team to support you into this journey which includes our Departmental Unit Manager, Resus lead and Clinical Educator. We will be providing a bespoke induction tailored to the successful candidate's needs.The department is side by side with a Urgent Treatment Centre and currently Staff rotate regularly to work into here.

Candidates are required to present original certificates for qualifications at interview stage.

This vacancy is open to all internal and external candidates. NHS Employees should ideally secure their manager's agreement for a secondment arrangement ideally prior to applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made. This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term basis as it has been established to provide cover for an employee on secondement and will be for 5 months or when the substantive post-holder returns. Whilst this post is advertised on an acting / secondment basis there is the potential that this post may become permanent in the future.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will-

Confidently rotate in all areas of the ED.
Have experience of dealing with acute emergency and minor injuries/illnesses, with a proven professional background at an advanced level within ED nursing or a Minor Injuries Unit.
Be able to lead and develop a team, promoting excellence in Emergency Care, whilst supporting other team managers in all aspects of department management.
Have excellent communication skills and a flexibility to meet the needs of the service are required, as you will be involved in developing and implementing initiatives to improve the patient experience.
Will be committed to providing high quality care to a range of patients with differing needs and be willing to embrace new role opportunities and expand your role as the service develops.
Have a proactive approach to ED nursing.
Be flexible and adaptable.
Be ALS qualified and Level 2 Trauma trained ( Training can be provided).

About us

Choose Well - Choose WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

On-Call

Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.

Date posted

17 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

302-25-7313260M

Job locations

Royal Albert Edward Infirmary

Wigan Lane

Wigan

WN1 2NN

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for the daily management and organisation of the unit in leading and ensuring a quality nursing service is provided for patients attending the Emergency Care Centre.

Ensure the efficient use of resources by implementing, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of care provision using evidence based practice.

Provide clinical and managerial expertise and act as a resource for all disciplines of staff and service users.

To act as a role model in providing leadership and support to staff in conjunction with the Deputy Divisional Director of Nursing and Matron to implement the recommendations of the nursing strategy.

Key results from the job holder

Manage and organise the Emergency Care Centre on a daily basis, by co-ordinating the activities of the unit team and effective deployment of resources.

Responsible for staff management issues including the delivery and implementation of a comprehensive range of HR duties.

Identifies, maintains and improves the quality of patient flow during admission and discharge periods through the implementation of best practice.

Allocates / deploys staff both medical and nursing in response to service demand and patients needs.

Implements best practice and delivery of high standard of nursing care.

Ensure that staff adheres to Trust procedures and protocols.

Responsible for ensuring compliance with local and national targets.

Ensures appropriate staffing levels and skill mix in accordance with unit needs.

Plans, reviews and adjusts staff rosters in accordance with unit/organisational requirements.

Arrange the reception, transfer and discharge of patients in accordance with the units policies and procedures, through effective liaison with the multidisciplinary team, other disciplines and if necessary external agencies.

Ensure that effective communication is maintained both within the ward itself and with other relevant external agencies or individuals to ensure the management of the service meets the demands.

Organise own workload and adjust priorities in response to issues arising in the workplace.

Recognise and respond appropriately to issues, which require urgent or immediate attention, reporting to other members of the multidisciplinary/management team as necessary.

Provides support to the organisation in the maintenance of equipment to ensure quality control standards are met.

Co-ordinate change management strategies in providing an effective and efficient emergency care service.

Responsibility to keep Matron informed regarding relevant clinical and personnel issues.

Deputise for the Matron as requested at meetings and other events.

Ensure self and staff comply with Trusts policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.

Responsible for proactive risk recognition, record and report untoward incidents and actively carry out steps to minimise further risk.

Participate in the Trusts quality monitoring programme.

Ensure all staff are aware of major Incident / decontamination procedures.