Sister​/Charge Nurse Accident and Emergency - HPW

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 06 August 2026

Shortlisting will take place following the closing date starting 07.08.26. Interview is expected to take place in the week commencing 17.08.26.

We are looking for an Emergency Department Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse (Adult) to join our friendly, hardworking and innovative nursing team.

Our team is on an exciting journey to move from Good to Outstanding. We lead with kindness, prioritise the wellbeing and development of staff and strive for excellence in patient care and outcomes. We work in a fast‑paced environment with an amazing multidisciplinary team.

We are committed to professional development and quality improvement. Our support offers career progression from Band 2 HCA to staff nurse, Charge nurse, and advanced practitioner.

There is an endless opportunity to develop your career through professional development, quality improvement projects, degree modules, in‑house training and specialist qualifications.

We have recently expanded the ED team to meet patient needs, including an increase in Band 6 nurses.

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are one team and are eager to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

We are seeking a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse who will join our ED family of caring, hardworking, motivated, experienced nurses who want to further their career and develop leadership skills.

• Extensive AE experience
• Experience of leading/managing a team of staff
• Experience of participating in clinical audit
• Experience in policy development
• Budget and financial management experience
• Experience in a range of clinical specialties

• Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
• Ability to lead and work as part of a team
• Mentoring and counselling skills
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Analytical approach to problem solving

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national and Trust's targets and priorities
• In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of the specific patient group
• Knowledge of change management processes
• Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
• LEO or similar Programme
• Management Development Training

• RGN / RSCN
• Teaching and assessing qualification e.g. ENB 6590 (998) or equivalent
• Post registration qualification / training in area of clinical speciality
• Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience
• ENB Courses applicable to specialism

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure and Barring Service check.

For more information, please contact Georgina Peacock (g) or Devon Lawless ().