Nurse Team Leader - Fixed Term/ Secondment A&E - EDGH
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Secondment
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 16/09/2026
- Closes
- 28/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a 12-month fixed-term or secondment opportunity for a Band 6 Nurse Team Leader in a busy Emergency Department at Conquest Hospital. The role involves leading a dedicated team to deliver high standards of nursing care to patients, working under pressure, and managing the clinical area. The successful candidate will be committed to patient care and professional development, working in a supportive environment with mentorship and clinical supervision.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse and hold active registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Degree level qualification relevant to role
- Professional qualification and training to lead the clinical team with relevant knowledge and skills for specialist area
- Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc
Desirable criteria
- Management or leadership qualification or training
- Education and training qualification
- Quality improvement training and qualification
- Experience in nursing care, knowledge and expertise relevant to the clinical area within NHS or relevant health care organisation
- Experience in the take charge role and be able to lead a shift in the clinical area, demonstrating the ability to manage the clinical area, lead people and deal with emergencies and queries effectively
- Experience in leading a team or service change/QI project
- Registered Nurse and hold active registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Degree level qualification relevant to role
- Professional qualification and training to lead the clinical team with relevant knowledge and skills for specialist area
- Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc
- Management or leadership qualification or training
- Education and training qualification
- Quality improvement training and qualification
- Experience in nursing care, knowledge and expertise relevant to the clinical area within NHS or relevant health care organisation
- Experience in the take charge role and be able to lead a shift in the clinical area, demonstrating the ability to manage the clinical area, lead people and deal with emergencies and queries effectively
- Experience in leading a team or service change/QI project
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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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Nurse Team Leader - Fixed Term/ Secondment A&E - EDGH
The closing date is 28 September 2026
Job summary
We are a busy Emergency Department treating on average 50,000 patients a year. We are looking for Band 6 Nurse Team Leader to work within the Accident and Emergency Department at the Conquest Hospital. There is no guessing what the day might bring.
Every day will be different, busy but never dull. You will enjoy working with supportive co-workers, providing an efficient and caring service to our patients. This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract position or Secondment opportunity for professional development.
The patient will be at the centre of everything you do. We are looking for a highly skilled and accomplished individual who is well motivated and committed to high standards of patient care and personal professional development. The successful candidates at Band 6 will be able to demonstrate that they can manage a dedicated team to deliver nursing care of the highest standards to our patients, while working under pressure. A minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in an Emergency Unit setting is essential as is Mentorship Level 3 or the equivalent NH330 and NA371 or equivalent. A qualification in Mental Health nursing would be an advantage.
We will provide a supportive atmosphere, mentorship and clinical supervision in
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