Job summary
Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity?

Are you looking for a role which allows you to inspire and motivate staff?

Are you looking for a team that is forward thinking, innovative and committed to the delivery of high-quality care?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Charge Nurse to join our team.

We are an under 75's acute medical ward managing patients with complex medical needs.

You will have a sound clinical knowledge of the unique clinical needs of medical patients and a desire to deliver the right treatment in the right place at the right time.

In addition to your clinical expertise, you will have an interest in developing your leadership style, people management expertise in conjunction with the HR team along with excellent inspiring communication skills.

You will be committed to leading by example, encouraging and empowering your team along with all members of the MDT to ensure consistently high standards of care are set and delivered

Main duties of the job

• Provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, acting as a role model and supporting the Charge nurse in driving quality care provision forward.
• Be responsible for standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area in partnership with the Charge Nurse.
• Provide clear clinical leadership to staff, deputising for the Charge Nurse in her/his absence.

About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.We look forward to your application.Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential

• Evidence of ongoing development and education related to speciality
• NMC Registered

Desirable

• BSc Nursing Degree

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Demonstrable at Senior Staff Nurse level (Band 5) in a relevant clinical setting
• Experience in mentoring, assessing, coaching

Desirable

• Previous experience at a band 6 level

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer.