Sister / Charge Nurse
Job Description
Contact Information
Sarah Warrington, Lead Nurse
Phone: 01924 541770
Email: sarah.warrington@nhs.net
Senior Sister / Charge Nurse – Band 7
Location: Emergency Department, Pinderfields Hospital
Hours: Rotational days and nights, 7-day service
An Exciting Opportunity at Pinderfields ED
We are looking for an experienced, motivated, and dynamic Emergency Department nurse to join our senior clinical team at Pinderfields Hospital. This is a rare opportunity to play a key leadership role within our fast-paced, forward-thinking ED, helping deliver outstanding patient care.
About the Role
As a Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, you will support the leadership and coordination of a highly skilled nursing team. You’ll be responsible for ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate care across the department while promoting clinical excellence and service development. This role includes both day and night shifts and works across a 7-day rota.
You will play a critical role in workforce planning, staff development, clinical governance, and quality improvement—acting as a visible role model and upholding the Trust’s values at every level.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership
- Lead with compassion, innovation, and a commitment to patient-centred care
- Inspire a positive culture open to change and continuous improvement
- Supervise, mentor, and support nurses across shifts
- Actively contribute to departmental and Trust-wide service objectives
- Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in both patient care and team culture
Quality & Clinical Governance
- Ensure safe, high-quality care aligned with the Clinical Governance agenda
- Champion patient dignity, advocacy, and involvement in care decisions
- Lead initiatives to meet the 4-hour Emergency Care Standard
- Oversee clinical documentation, risk assessments, and incident management
- Drive evidence-based practice and quality improvement through audit and innovation
People Management
- Support training, supervision, and appraisal of staff
- Lead recruitment and retention efforts
- Manage staff performance, sickness, and wellbeing
- Foster a healthy, collaborative, and inclusive working environment
- Work with educational providers to ensure a rich learning culture for staff and students
Why Join the MY Team?
Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust provides care for over 1 million people across Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in the community and across three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields. We are passionate about staff wellbeing and equality, and we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive.
We are proud of our commitment to inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented groups including the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and neurodiverse individuals.
Our Benefits Include
NHS Pension Scheme
27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
Health & Wellbeing Support Services
Flexible Working Options
Onsite nurseries and childcare support
Cycle to Work and home electronics salary sacrifice schemes
Car lease schemes
Career progression and extensive training opportunities
Staff networks including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
Skilled Worker Sponsorship
Visa sponsorship may be available for this role. Learn more on our careers site.
Important Application Guidance
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Join us to make a difference every day, and become part of a team committed to excellence, inclusion, and compassionate care.
