Charge Nurse

Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse with experience in caring for acute adult patients within General Medicine at East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Ward 3 specialises in Gastroenterology and Liver Medicine, providing care for patients with a range of complex gastrointestinal and liver conditions.

The post holder will be required to support and work alongside other senior team members, ensuring effective clinical skills and knowledge are maintained at all times, acting as a role model demonstrating effective leadership whilst deputizing for the Senior Sister as required.

We are looking for someone who really wants to make a difference to our patients experience and who is keen to broaden their knowledge and skills.

The team have impeccably high standards and we are immensely proud of the service we provide. As such we are looking for a professional, enthusiastic, motivated individual who is keen to work alongside the team to keep standards high, and drive services forward in innovative ways.

Hours per week: 37.5

Main duties of the job
The role of the Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse is to support, contribute to and assist the Band 7 Senior Sister in the leadership and the management of the Ward 3 Team and to take a lead responsibility for the development, monitoring and implementation of high quality, evidence-based clinical care to ensure continuity of service provision and standards are maintained and improved.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

About us
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult/Child/Mental Health) with current NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration
• Evidence of continuous professional development and up-to-date portfolio
• Teaching, assessing, or mentorship qualification (e.g., ENB 998, Mentorship Module, Practice Assessor)

Desirable

• Leadership/management qualification or willingness to work towards
• Evidence of specialist training relevant to the clinical area

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practice and national guidance (e.g. NICE, NSF)
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit, and risk management processes
• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and patient safety standards
• Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Ability to coordinate safe admission, transfer, and discharge planning
• Strong leadership, team-building, and supervisory skills
• Effective communication skills with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure
• Competent in IT systems and electronic patient records

Desirable

• Knowledge of budgetary processes and workforce planning
• Knowledge of digital systems for patient flow, rostering, and incident reporting
• Presentation and teaching skills for education sessions
• Skills in service evaluation and change implementation

Experience
Essential

• Significant post-registration experience within the relevant clinical specialty

Desirable

• Previous experience mentoring students or supervising junior staff
• Experience of taking charge or leading a shift
• Experience contributing to service improvement or change
• Experience using audit or reporting tools
• Experience of complaint resolution or patient liaison
• Experience of rota management, staffing allocation, or redeployment
• Experience of contributing to financial/resource awareness

Further Information
Essential

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.

Other Role Requirements
Essential

• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

Details
Date posted: 23 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 209-A-26-8329869-A
Closing date: 29 October 2026

Employer details
Employer name: East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address: Macclesfield District General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact: Senior Sister Anisha Jijo, anisha.jo@nhs.net, 01625663949

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires an Enhanced DBS check with barred lists.