Job overview
The Paediatric Emergency Department (PED) at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital is a dynamic, fast‑paced tertiary service providing urgent and emergency care to infants, children and young people across Greater Manchester and beyond. As one of the busiest paediatric EDs in the region, it manages a wide range of presentations, from minor illness and injury to complex, high‑acuity and trauma cases.
The Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse plays a key role in delivering safe, high‑quality patient care. The post holder will provide clinical leadership on shift, support patient flow, assist with triage and assessment, and ensure timely escalation of deteriorating patients. They will act as a role‑model, supporting junior staff through supervision, teaching and mentorship, while promoting evidence‑based practice and adherence to Trust policies.
Working within the multidisciplinary team, the Junior Sister will support patient safety, enhance patient and family experience and contribute to achieving key operational targets, including ED flow and waiting times. The role also includes involvement in safeguarding, quality improvement and service development.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced paediatric nurse to develop leadership skills within a high‑performing team in a leading specialist children’s hospital.
Main duties of the job
The Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse will provide clinical leadership within the Paediatric Emergency Department at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high‑quality care.
The post holder will act as department area lead, coordinating patient flow, supporting triage and assessment and ensuring timely escalation of clinical concerns. They will deliver and supervise evidence‑based care, recognising and responding to the deteriorating child while maintaining safeguarding standards.
The role includes supporting the Band 7 and taking on the role of Nurse in Charge when required, supporting and mentoring junior staff, contributing to teaching and development, and working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to enhance patient experience.
The post holder will contribute to achieving key operational targets, participate in quality improvement and governance activities, and ensure compliance with Trust policies and the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code.
Person specification
Qualifications
- Post‑basic evidence of study
- Evidence of level 6 studies
- Qualified to function as a mentor for pre‑registration students
- Further study in relevant speciality
- Appropriate management or leadership courses
Experience
- Substantial relevant post‑registration experience, one of which must be within a relevant clinical setting
- Evidence of professional leadership, leading to innovation in practice
- Evidence of multi‑disciplinary/multi‑agency working
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of research activities
Skills, abilities and knowledge
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
- Clinically competent in named clinical area/speciality
- Proven workload management of self and others
- Proven ability to problem‑solve
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
- Effective organisational skills
- Good analytical and clinical decision‑making skills
- Awareness of Clinical Governance process
Personal attributes
- Motivated to personal and professional development of self and other junior colleagues
- Treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect
- Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels
- Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
- Enthusiasm and inspirational skills
Employer certification / accreditation
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.
Contact
Name: Sammy‑Jo O’Connor – Ward Manager – Email: sammy‑jo.oconnor@mft.nhs.uk – Phone: 0161 701 9123
Name: David Fieldhouse – Matron for Paediatric Emergency Department & OPD – Email: david.fieldhouse@mft.nhs.uk – Phone: 0161 701 5176
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