Sister​/Charge Nurse

Job Summary

Sister/charge Nurse – Band 6 – 37.5 Hours

An opportunity has arisen to join our busy critical care unit as a band 6 sister/charge nurse. We are a 9‑bed unit caring for level 2 and 3 patients and we engage closely with the north west critical care network. As a team leader you will be responsible for ensuring the highest care is maintained while supporting the band 7 sister/charge nurse.

• Act as a clinical team leader, assuming accountability for managing, coordinating and supervising the total service within the unit for level 2 and 3 care patients.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, always acting in accordance with the NMC Code of professional conduct and trust policies.
• Develop and implement local policies, procedures and guidelines and participate fully as a member of the critical care unit management team.
• Provide team leading and management of a busy critical care unit, supervising juniors and learners within a multidisciplinary team and ensuring adherence to safe guidelines and hospital policies.

• RGN with current NMC registration.
• ENB 998 or equivalent or working towards ENB 998.
• Evidence of critical care skills B6 and experience in ITU or HDU as a senior staff nurse.
• Evidence of professional leadership and excellent communication skills.
• ENB 100 or GMCC course.

• Ability to work as a team.
• More than 2 years experience working on critical care.
• Previous experience acting up as a band 6.
• Evidence of participation in service development/change management.

Flexible working, 27‑33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests, health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships and finance.

Contract – Permanent, Full‑time, Flexible working. Working pattern – Full‑time, Flexible. Salary – £38,682 to £46,580 a year pro‑rata per annum. Salary scheme – Agenda for change. Band – 6. Date posted – 22 January 2026. Reference – 245‑NAM6

ITU‑01‑26. Job location – Tameside Hospital, Fountain Street, Ashton‑Under‑Lyne, OL6 9RW
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We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. We are particularly welcoming to Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.