Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
(**) Charge Nurse - Osler ward
The closing date is 26 November 2026
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Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate nurse to join our ward team, working alongside the Ward Manager and multi-disciplinary colleagues to uphold the highest standards of nursing care, patient safety, and staff development. The post holder will work as an integral member of the ward team, providing a high standard of care for patients with a wide variety of medical conditions.

The post holder will support nursing leadership, taking charge of the shift as rostered, facilitating patient reviews, assessment and investigations and supporting discharge, maintaining capacity on the ward.

The post holder will also demonstrate managerial skills, including maintaining safe staffing levels, managing sickness/absence, and ensuring the safety of the team whilst on duty.

The post holder will support the trust with patient safety concerns, including completing incident reports and escalating patient safety concerns, alongside maintaining a high standard of communication with relatives/next of kin.

Main duties of the job
Provide expert clinical leadership and autonomous patient assessment to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, high-quality care on the ward. The postholder will support the Ward Manager/Senior Sister in the day-to-day management of the ward, including supervising staff, monitoring attendance, and maintaining high standards of clinical practice.

The role includes mentoring and supporting newly appointed staff and student nurses, promoting professional development and a positive learning environment. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, the postholder will maintain effective communication, identify and escalate clinical and patient safety risks, and contribute to the continuous improvement of patient care and ward performance.

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.

Details
Date posted: 12 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 390-NM-MED-BA-9724
Job locations: Basildon, Nethermayne, Basildon, SS16 5NL, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description. We look forward to your application! Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
This post is for a maternity leave cover ending 5th September 2027 - due to the contract being short term we are unable to sponsor this post

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
NMC Registration
Recognised teaching/mentorship course
Desirable
ALS provider
Experience
Essential
Minimum of 2 years current experience at band 5 in acute respiratory care
Experience of supporting the day-to-day management of the ward
Desirable
Participation in nursing audit.
Demonstrate interest in research-based nursing/medical audit
Communication
Essential
Strong written communication

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Basildon, Nethermayne, Basildon, SS16 5NL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply via the company portal

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ward Manager, Lungile Ndlovu, Lungile.ndlovu@nhs.net, 03004430456

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