Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to become an Emergency Care Department Manager. Based predominantly at Sunderland Royal Hospital, with expectation to work at South Tyneside District Hospital when required. Applicants must have experience as a senior nurse in ED and possess excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills to be able to drive forward improvements in line with current operational and professional agendas. Candidates will be passionate about the provision of high-quality person-centred care and able to provide visible and accessible senior leadership to support and develop the nursing team. You will have excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, be able to work autonomously and with the multidisciplinary team to maintain a patient focused positive experience and environment. A flexible approach to work is required as well as the ability to demonstrate resilience to manage varying challenges in this demanding role. You must be able to provide professional direction, always advocating excellence in clinical practice and understand the requirements of 7-day senior nurse cover. As this post is in ED, You must hold a good knowledge or our performance standards and targets and how your role is crucial for the development of these within our nursing team.
Main duties of the jobThe role includes: 24-hour accountability for patient safety and patient experience on their ward/department including line management of their staff.
- Responsible for delivery of high quality nursing care by ensuring appropriate systems and processes are in place to provide the continuity of safe and effective care at all times.
- Acting as a champion for professional accountability and standards, ensuring that professional practices are in line with the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and Trust Policy.
- Ensuring environmental standards and cleanliness of the ward/department are maintained in line with Trust and National standards.
- Effective management the ward/department nursing resource, ensuring that staff rotas are able to deliver safe and effective patient care.
- Supporting and contributing to the development of patient care and nursing practice within the Directorate. Supervising junior staff. Contribute to Trust wide projects as required.
- Ensuring effective line management of staff and ensure they are supported in performing to their full potential. Ensure junior staff have appropriate support and supervision and are appropriately assessed.
- Compliance with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
About usOne Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy. The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.DetailsDate posted: 14 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: C9155-EUCNM-0726-34
Job locations: Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kyall Road, Sunderland, SR4 7TP, United Kingdom; South Tyneside District Hospital, Harton Lane, South Shields, NE34 0PL, United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job description for full detailsThe Ward /Department Manager has 24 hour accountability for patient safety and patient experience on their ward/department including line management of their staff.
- They must deliver high quality nursing care by ensuring appropriate systems and processes are in place to provide the continuity of safe and effective care at all times.
- They will act as a champion for professional accountability and standards, ensuring that professional practices are in line with the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and Trust Policy.
- Ensure environmental standards and cleanliness of the ward/department are maintained in line with Trust and National standards.
- Effectively manage the ward/department nursing resource, ensuring that staff rotas are able to deliver safe and effective patient care.
- Support and contribute to the development of patient care and nursing practice within the Directorate. Supervising junior staff. Contribute to Trust wide projects as required.
- Ensure effective line management of staff and ensure they are supported in performing to their full potential. Ensure junior staff have appropriate support and supervision and are appropriately assessed.
- To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person SpecificationSkills & KnowledgeEssential- Evidence of leadership qualities.
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor/ supervision skills.
- Appraisal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post
Desirable- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
- Research skills.
QualificationsEssential- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse).
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Desirable- Management and leadership training.
- ILM qualification.
Physical SkillsEssential- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
ExperienceEssential- Experience of change management.
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
- Has Experience of working as a band 6 in Emergency care
Desirable- Experience of working at Band 6 and/or Band 7.
- Experience of service redesign
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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kyall Road, Sunderland, SR4 7TP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.stsft.nhs.uk
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Matron, Louise Miller, louise.miller20@nhs.net, 01915656256
