Sister/Charge Nurse ED Main Department - Maternity Cover

Job summary

We have exciting opportunities available to join our Emergency Department at Russells Hall Hospital as a band 6 Sister/Charge Nurses on a fixed term / secondment contract.

Please note that these positions are all fixed term or secondment opportunities for the following dates only:

02/08/2026-31/07/2027

26/07/2026 - 24/07/2027

06/09/2026-05/09/2027

The successful applicant will be working in a Multidisciplinary Team within the Emergency Department, ensuring patients admitted to the Unit receive a high standard of care, whilst continuing to achieve both National & Local Targets.

If you enjoy a challenge and are highly motivated, organised and have good communication skills and would like to join a dynamic and highly skilled team then this is the job for you. We offer support for flexible working and have excellent staff engagement and hold regular events throughout the year that put staff at the centre of change and innovation.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the management of the Emergency Department Patients and Areas during a shift, including the organisation of the Department activities and the management of staff and resources. A main focus of the role will be to assist the Nurse in Charge in achieving quality patient care and effective flow through of patients within the department, the monitoring of this throughput and the implementation of the agreed Escalation Policy as necessary. The post holder will support the Lead Nurses and Matron in developing and monitoring services and the quality of care experienced by patients.

In return we offer you structured training and professional development supported by our in house PDN and Senior Management Team.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

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