Senior Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department

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 12 month secondment until August 2027. The role is 36 hours per week, including days and nights across a 7 day working pattern (Monday - Sunday).

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.

This vacancy is open to all internal and external candidates. NHS Employees should secure their manager's agreement for a secondment arrangement 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 secondment and will be for 12 months (until August 2027) 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, without the need to be re-advertised.

Main duties of the job
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.
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
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to provide high-quality acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, our staff are central to everything we do. We believe that happy staff make for happy patients, and this ethos underpins our culture and our success.

We have a strong, recognised track record in staff engagement and in living our values:

• People at the Heart
• Listen and Involve
• Kind and Respectful
• ONE Team

We are committed to placing patients at the heart of every decision and delivering safe, effective care that protects dignity and enhances experience. We seek to recruit people who share our values, our passion for high-quality care, and our belief in working together as One Team.

At WWL, we recognise the strength that comes from a rich and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum, pro rata

Band
Band 7

Contract
Fixed term, 12 months

Working pattern
Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Closing date
05 November 2026

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Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Post subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check.