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Job summary

Main area
Medicine
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 32.25 hours per week
Job ref
245-NAM6IAU-11-25
Employer
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Tameside General Hospital
Town
Ashton-Under-Lyne
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 Pro rata per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/12/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust logo

Sister/ Charge Nurse

Band 6

Job overview

Sister/ Charge Nurse - Band 6

32.25 hours per week

The Integrated Assessment Unit  at Tameside General Hospital is  seeking an enthusiastic experienced Band 5 or current Band 6 to join our team as a Sister/Charge Nurse.

We seek an individual who is efficient, enthusiastic , highly motivated  with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work  within Urgent Care.  A calm , diplomatic  and caring approach and a commitment to provide high quality, safe and effective care is essential. You will be joining our friendly and dynamic multidisciplinary team with excellent standards and great work ethic .

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, ensuring patient flow,  implementing programmes of change and generally support the Unit Manager in the effective running of the Unit.

As a Sister / Charge Nurse you will provide daily clinical and managerial
leadership to nursing and support staff in the delivery of evidence based practice. You will be an aspiring leader with the ability to adopt a highly accessible and visible approach for patients, relatives and colleagues. 

You will have the ability to develop a culture of continuous improvement with a particular emphasis on the patient journey and clinical outcomes.

Working for our organisation

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. 

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: 

  • Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. 

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people. 

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. 

 The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • RGN with current NMC registration
  • Practice Assessor or Mentorship Qualification
Desirable criteria
  • ILS

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Competency in medication administration including IV medications
  • Competent in venipuncture and cannulation
  • Competent in ECG
  • Basic IT skills
  • Ability to work as a team
  • Demonstrate prioritisation skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to supervise other nursing staff
  • Ability to work under pressure

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience of relevant specialty
  • Previous experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience in change management
  • Experience in taking charge of a department and managing flow of patients

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Scope of Practice
  • Risk Management
  • Record Keeping
  • Health and Safety
  • Infection Control
  • Clinical Governance
  • PDRs and Clinical Supervision
  • Customer care complaints
  • Confidentiality
  • Using initiative

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

Application numbers

The vacancy may close early if it attracts a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Emilee Fullaway
Job title
Unit Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0161 922 6902