Employer and Location
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, M13 9WL
Contract and Availability
Permanent role, Disability Confident employer scheme. Closing date: 21/06/2026.
Overview
The Paediatric Emergency Department (PED) at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital is a high‑volume, tertiary service providing urgent care to infants, children and young people across Greater Manchester. This Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse will provide clinical leadership on shift, support patient flow, assist with triage and assessment, and ensure timely escalation of deteriorating patients.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership on shift and act as department area lead.
- Coordinate patient flow and support triage and assessment.
- Ensure timely escalation of deteriorating patients and clinical concerns.
- Supervise, mentor and teach junior staff, promoting evidence‑based practice.
- Participate in quality improvement, safeguarding, and service development activities.
- Support the Band 7 nurse and act as nurse in charge when required.
- Contribute to achieving key operational targets, including ED flow and waiting times.
Qualifications
Eligible to apply as a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse in paediatric nursing. Detailed person specification available on request.
EEO Statement
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any unlawful discrimination. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.
Contact Details:
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