Job summaryReady to bring your energy, leadership and clinical expertise to the frontline? We're excited to offer a brand-new Band 7 Sister/Charge Nurse role in our Emergency Department, right at the heart of a dynamic and evolving service.
Our ED is a fast-moving, high-impact environment where no two shifts are ever the same. You'll lead from the front, managing the shop floor and keeping patient flow safe, efficient, and responsive--whether it's a busy morning surge or a full-on night shift. If you thrive on pace, pressure, and purpose, this is the role for you.
This is your chance to shape standards, support your team, and make a real difference to patient experience--every single shift.
Brings strong, visible clinical leadership within emergency or acute careThrives in a busy, unpredictable environment and keeps calm under pressureIs passionate about team development, patient safety, and high standards of careDegree-level education (or working towards) or equivalent experienceCurrent NMC registrationProven experience in clinical leadership within ED or acute medicinePost-registration qualification in emergency care (e.g. ALS, ATNC/ATCC)Post-registration teaching/education qualification (or working towards) and mentorship qualificationIncludes day and night shiftsA role where you'll truly lead, influence and innovateMain duties of the jobThe leadership element of this role is essential and candidates must be able to demonstrate their skills to:
- Be a role model / effective leader
- Exercise leadership skills to act as a catalyst for change.
- Develop and co-ordinate effective team working
- Communicate on a regular basis with team regarding trust objectives, plans & business developments
This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated, experienced and dynamic nurse to drive the improvement and success of the emergency department.
About usThe Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.It's established
South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
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Job responsibilitiesPLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.Job responsibilitiesPLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- RGN
- Post Registered emergency nursing/acute medicine degree qualification or equivalent
- ALS
Desirable- Diploma/Degree in nursing.
ExperienceEssential- Demonstrable registration experience in acute medicine or Accident & Emergency.
- Accident & Emergency or acute medicine leadership experience.
- Wide range of clinical experience.
- Supervision of learners and preceptors.
SkillsEssential- Experience of teaching qualified nurses, learners, junior doctors, patients/carers.
- Knowledge of resources management issues.
- Good numeracy skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationThis 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.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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
