Sister / Charge Nurse - Emergency Department

Are you ready to take the next step in your emergency nursing career? We are looking for a dynamic, compassionate, and experienced registered nurse to join our fast-paced Emergency Department as a Band 6.

As a Band 6 in ED, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across all areas of the department, including triage, minors, majors, resus, and paediatrics. You’ll support the coordination of patient flow, support leading clinical shifts, mentor junior staff, and contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and clinically skilled nurse who thrives in a high-pressure environment and is committed to maintaining excellent standards of care, even at times of operational challenge. In return, we offer robust professional development support, including access to advanced training and leadership opportunities.

If you're passionate about emergency care and ready to lead by example, we would love to hear from you.

🔹 Main Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients across all areas of the Emergency Department, including minors, majors, resuscitation, and paediatrics.
• Act as a clinical leader and role model, supporting the safe delivery of care and the coordination of patient flow during shifts.
• Undertake triage and initial assessment of patients, identifying those at risk of deterioration and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Support and supervise junior staff, students, and newly qualified nurses, promoting a positive learning environment.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement projects, and service development initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and experience.
• Escalate concerns appropriately and contribute to clinical decision-making and safe discharge planning.
• Contribute to effective team working, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Supporting the Senior Team by assisting with staffing, escalations, and operational awareness.
• Maintain own professional development and compliance with mandatory training, revalidation, and clinical competencies.
  
  

Working for Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we are proud to provide excellent care to the communities we serve across Lancashire and South Cumbria. As one of the region’s leading healthcare providers, we are committed to innovation, quality, and continuous professional development.

Our work is guided by our core values of Care, Compassion, Respect, and Excellence, which ensure every patient receives safe, dignified, and high-quality care.

We are a forward-thinking department with a strong focus on staff development and training. We have a dedicated clinical educator who supports both sites, helping to ensure ongoing learning and professional growth. Our consultants are present every day, bringing years of experience and delivering training sessions to both nursing and medical staff on a variety of topics. This commitment ensures you stay up-to-date with the latest tools and practices to excel in the job you love. The close collaboration and respect between our medical and nursing teams are truly exceptional.

Additionally, we offer a range of departmental study days to support your continuous education and career progression.

Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive and inclusive organisation where your skills are valued, and you’ll have access to a wide range of learning opportunities and clear career progression pathways.

Together, we strive to deliver safe, compassionate, and outstanding care every day.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Clare Holbourn Job title: Unit Manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01772522402

Unit Manager - Helen Ashcroft [email protected] 01772 522402

Matron - Victoria Adair [email protected] 07596 570 466