About this role
Job summary
Recruitment Event for Emergency Department Band 6 Paediatric Charge Nurses
Monday 14th December from 4.30pm to 7.00pm
LE&D Centre, 1st Floor, New Alderley House, Macclesfield Hospital
Looking for a new challenge?
East Cheshire NHS Trust will be holding a recruitment event for Band 6 Paediatric Charge Nurses.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivatedPaediatric Charge Nurseto join our dedicated Paediatric Emergency Department team at East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Come along to our open evening to speak to staff within the Emergency Department, and there may also be an opportunity to be interviewed at the event.
Over the last 18 months, our Emergency Department has undergone significant investment, including the development of a newly refurbished and dedicated Paediatric Emergency Department, creating an improved environment for children, young people, families and staff.
We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking individual with previous paediatric emergency care experience who can demonstrate excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering high-quality care, supporting colleagues and contributing to the ongoing development of paediatric emergency services.
Main duties of the job
As part of our team, you will benefit from a supportive learning culture and a strong commitment to professional development. Opportunities include:
- Completion of recognised paediatric emergency care qualifications, includingAPLSandtrauma training
- Support from a dedicatedTraining and Development Facilitator
- Access to structured clinical supervision
- Ongoing educational opportunities and competency development
- Leadership and service improvement opportunities
- Working within a team that is committed to delivering outstanding care for children and young people
This is an excellent opportunity to join a department that has made significant investment in both its environment and workforce and is committed to supporting staff to reach their full potential whilst delivering safe, effective and compassionate care.
If you are an ambitious paediatric nurse looking to further develop your skills in a supportive and progressive emergency care environment, we would love to hear from you.
37.50 hours per week. Full and Part-time hours available.
About us
Thinking about relocation or a better work-life balance?
Macclesfield offers the best of both worlds, with easy access to Manchester, excellent transport links, beautiful Cheshire countryside and the Peak District on your doorstep. Combined with our supportive team culture and investment in staff development, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding career in a department that values its people as much as its patients.
We look forward to meeting with you.
Parking
Free car parking will be available for candidates attending the recruitment event. We will collect your vehicle registration details from you on the day, so please ensure you have your registration number available.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Non-UK or Irish applicants: you are responsible for checking your visa and this roles eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult/Child/Mental Health) with current NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration.
- Evidence of continuous professional development and upto-date portfolio.
- Teaching, assessing, or mentorship qualification (e.g., ENB 998, Mentorship Module, Practice Assessor).
Desirable
- Leadership/management qualification or willingness to work towards.
- Evidence of specialist training relevant to the clinical area
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience within the relevant clinical specialty
Desirable
- Previous experience mentoring students or supervising junior staff
- Experience of taking charge or leading a shift
- Experience contributing to service improvement or change
- Experience using audit or reporting tools
- Experience of complaint resolution or patient liaison
- Experience of rota management, staffing allocation, or redeployment
- Experience of contributing to financial/resource awareness
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Up-to-date knowledge of evidencebased practice and national guidance (e.g. NICE, NSF).
- Understanding of clinical governance, audit, and risk management processes.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and patient safety standards.
- Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Ability to coordinate safe admission, transfer, and discharge planning.
- Strong leadership, team-building, and supervisory skills.
- Effective communication skills with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.
- Competent in IT systems and electronic patient records.
Desirable
- Knowledge of budgetary processes and workforce planning.
- Knowledge of digital systems for patient flow, rostering, and incident reporting
- Presentation and teaching skills for education sessions.
- Skills in service evaluation and change implementation.
Further Information
Essential
- Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address
Macclesfield District
General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)