Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 25/08/2026
- Closes
- 06/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a motivated and experienced Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join the busy Emergency Department team at Frimley Park Hospital. You will lead shifts, support colleagues, and ensure the smooth running of the department, coordinating patient care and maintaining high standards of safety. The position requires making sound clinical decisions, remaining calm under pressure, and demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills. You will also act as a role model, providing supervision and guidance to junior staff.
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Mentor Prep
- ILS
Desirable criteria
- ALS
- ATNC
- Significant post registration experience as a Senior Band 5 in Emergency Care
- Experience in supervising a team in ED
- Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice
- Shadow Nurse in charge role
- Efficient in time management and in prioritising workload effectively
- Allocate staff appropriately to create a safe and efficient skill mix
- Able to demonstrate communication skills both written and oral
- Management Skills
- Ability to analyse problems, to think laterally and implement effective solutions
- Able to clinically provide nursing care in all areas
- Ability to manage complex situations
- Special Requirements
- Ability to work weekdays, weekends, bank holidays and nights
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Mentor Prep
- ILS
- ALS
- ATNC
- Significant post registration experience as a Senior Band 5 in Emergency Care
- Experience in supervising a team in ED
- Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice
- Shadow Nurse in charge role
- Efficient in time management and in prioritising workload effectively
- Allocate staff appropriately to create a safe and efficient skill mix
- Able to demonstrate communication skills both written and oral
- Management Skills
- Ability to analyse problems, to think laterally and implement effective solutions
- Able to clinically provide nursing care in all areas
- Ability to manage complex situations
- Special Requirements
- Ability to work weekdays, weekends, bank holidays and nights
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £41,957 – £50,387 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department
The closing date is 06 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse to join our busy Emergency Department team at Frimley Park Hospital.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident nurse who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care. As a Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse, you will play a key role in leading shifts, supporting colleagues, and helping to ensure the smooth running of the department.
Working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, you will coordinate patient care, support patient flow, and maintain high standards of safety and quality. You will also act as a role model for junior staff, providing supervision, guidance and support to help them develop their skills and confidence.
We are looking for someone with significant nursing experience, including experience within an Emergency Department setting. You should be able to make sound clinical decisions, remain calm under pressure, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills.
At Frimley Park Hospital, we are committed to supporting our staff through ongoing training, development opportunities and a supportive team culture. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a
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