Job summary
Our department covers and provides a service to a population of approximately 450,000 residents, increasing during our busy holiday seasons. The learning and development opportunities are vast with dedicated training and development nurses based in the department. We offer both internal and external courses to help you to develop to your full potential in Emergency Nursing. We consider the Department to be an innovative, creative and friendly environment for those nurses who wish to provide high quality patient centred care. Our team is multi-disciplinary including Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Emergency Nurse Practitioners, Mental Health Liaison, Emergency Department Assistants, Assistant Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Medical Staff, Ward Clerk, Housekeeper, Volunteers and a team of over 90 registered nurses. Fully rotational to a variety of shifts including night duty is a requirement of the post.

Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a full time Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurses for our busy and transforming Emergency Department. As a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse you will manage the ED to ensure safe staffing, co-ordination and practice promoting the Trust's Vision and Values within self and others. Lead on and ensure all training needs of the staff within ED are met, coordinated, maintained within policies and standards to promote high quality care.

About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Details
Date posted
24 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Pa Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
382-MEC42-26
Job locations
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the Job Description and main responsibilities, Please see the attached Job Description.Please also read the attached Person Specification to ensure you have the relevant criteria for the post.

Person Specification
Skills & Attributes
Essential

• Computer literate
• Able to produce structured and relevant reports
• Problem-solver and lateral thinker
• Able to demonstrate success in managing and motivating people
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Evidence of expanded Clinical Skills within portfolio
• Evidence of leadership/managerial skills
• Evidence of change management
• The ability to communicate effectively in English

Desirable

• Health promotion
• Publication record

Experience
Essential

• Significant post registration in the speciality and worked as band 6 in speciality
• Clinical credibility - regarded as a successful clinician by peers or supervisors
• Experience of co-ordinating and leading a clinical area, to manage service developments
• Management/treatment of Minor injuries/ ailments
• Understanding the role of research and development activities in A&E and upon Clinical Effectiveness
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of the current issues affecting A&E services including Clinical Governance and the NHS Plan
• Effective leadership skills

Desirable

• Teaching and presenting lectures to staff
• Experience in completing and presenting research

Qualifications
Essential

• RGN/Senior Paramedic/Senior ODP
• 1st Level degree or working towards it
• Safeguarding children level 3
• Teaching and Assessing Qualification

Desirable

• Management Qualification
• ALS certificate or working towards
• Emergency Department qualification

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
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Matron
Victoria Smith
victoria.smith20@nhs.net
01253300000

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