Sister/Charge Nurse - EAU4
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 01/09/2026
- Closes
- 13/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Band 6 Charge Nurse/Sister on EAU4, a fast-paced 24-patient Emergency Assessment Unit. The successful candidate will oversee shifts, support nursing staff, and provide high-quality care to patients with various acute medical conditions. It offers an opportunity to gain management experience and develop clinical skills within a supportive team.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Pin number
- Proven relevant experience at Band 5
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Experienced in giving IV medications
Desirable criteria
- Urgent Care knowledge and experience
- Knowledge & Experience
- Safe and competent practitioner aware of own limitations and needs
- Experienced in giving IV medications
- IT skills to include data entry, Microsoft word etc.
- Senior band 5 coordinating in an acute ward setting
- Interest in Medical care
- Requirements due to work environment/conditions
- Able to work flexibly across the 24-hour rota.
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Shift work
- Qualifications and training
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Pin number
- Proven relevant experience at Band 5
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Experienced in giving IV medications
- Urgent Care knowledge and experience
- Knowledge & Experience
- Safe and competent practitioner aware of own limitations and needs
- Experienced in giving IV medications
- IT skills to include data entry, Microsoft word etc.
- Senior band 5 coordinating in an acute ward setting
- Interest in Medical care
- Requirements due to work environment/conditions
- Able to work flexibly across the 24-hour rota.
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Shift work
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Sister/Charge Nurse - EAU4
The closing date is 13 September 2026
Job summary
We are currently seeking a Band 6 Charge Nurse/Sister to join our team at the Emergency Assessment Unit (EAU). EAU4 is a fast-paced and welcoming unit that sees a high volume of patients requiring short-term (24-72) treatment. With a capacity of 24 patients, EAU4 operates under Acute Medicine and we are looking for a dedicated nurse to provide top-quality care to our patients.
We welcome applicants who are passionate and driven, ready to take on a new challenge in their nursing career. Depending on your level of experience, training and support will be provided to help you succeed in this role. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable management experience and further develop your clinical and professional skills with the guidance of our experienced Band 6 team and Ward manager.
As the Band 6 Charge Nurse/Sister, you will be responsible for overseeing shifts and providing support to the nursing staff. Join us at EAU4 and make a difference in the lives of our patients.
Main duties of the job
Work as part of a team both on the ward as a band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse, but also with other multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure a seamless delivery of service
Co-ordinate the ward to maintain flow and the patients journey
Assess the care ne
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