Job summary
- Main area
- Emergency Medicine
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (The post requires shift working including nights and weekends. Shifts are 7am to 730pm and 7pm to 730am.)
- Job ref
- 438-PB3396
- Employer
- Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Preston Hospital
- Town
- Preston
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 Per Annum, Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/09/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 26/09/2025
Employer heading
Sister / Charge Nurse - Emergency Department
Band 6
Job overview
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 duties of the job
🔹 Main Responsibilities
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Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients across all areas of the Emergency Department, including minors, majors, resuscitation, and paediatrics.
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Act as a clinical leader and role model, supporting the safe delivery of care and the coordination of patient flow during shifts.
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Undertake triage and initial assessment of patients, identifying those at risk of deterioration and initiating appropriate interventions.
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Support and supervise junior staff, students, and newly qualified nurses, promoting a positive learning environment.
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Participate in audits, quality improvement projects, and service development initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and experience.
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Escalate concerns appropriately and contribute to clinical decision-making and safe discharge planning.
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Contribute to effective team working, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
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Supporting the Senior Team by assisting with staffing, escalations, and operational awareness.
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Maintain own professional development and compliance with mandatory training, revalidation, and clinical competencies.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Assist and support the Senior Sister/Charge nurse in the safe, effective management of the area including management of personnel, facilities and the associated systems and processes
Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation
Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff
Ensure a high standard of nursing is delivered by self and others based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to meet patients’ needs in accordance with agreed local and National standards and evidence based guidelines.
Set, monitor and maintain standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.
Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care
Promote provision of patient education and health promotion
Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals
Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness
To participate in education and training of junior staff.
Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
- Appropriate NMC Registration
- Diploma or Degree in Nursing
- Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced Band 5 nurses
- Trained in Manchester Triage
- Resuscitation Skills
Desirable criteria
- NMC recognised Mentorship qualification
- ALS/APLS trained
- CBRN trained
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Awareness of changes within Nursing practice
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Demonstrable experience of working in an ED environment
- Experience of Leadership and Management
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in an ED department at band 6 level
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Clare Holbourn
- Job title
- Unit Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01772522402
- Additional information
Unit Manager - Helen Ashcroft [email protected] 01772 522402
Matron - Victoria Adair [email protected] 07596 570 466
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