Job summary
Have you got leadership skills and experience in Burns and Plastics? An exciting opportunity has arisen on Mayflower ward as a Charge Nurse.

If you have a passion for plastic surgery trauma and elective care then this would be the position for you.

You will need to demonstrate specialist expertise and professional knowledge acquired through post registration academic study, clinical, leadership and management development where you will work and act as a role model for professional practice and leadership.

You will enhance your own role and that of team members in keeping with the NHS Plan, 2000 and will work closely with the Matron, Head of Nursing and Clinicians in embedding the principles of Clinical Governance in order to maintain /improve and develop high standards of patient care.

Main duties of the job

• Professionally accountable and responsible for the standards and delivery of nursing care within your area of management.
• Responsible for standards of cleanliness in your own clinical area.
• Named budget holder and authorized signatory for financial resources.
• Responsible for the information governance on your Ward/Department and the completeness of data.
• Place the patient's experience at the core of service delivery throughimplementation and continued monitoring of Essence of Care standards and patient satisfaction surveys.
• Work collaboratively with the PALS and Patient Forums to investigate andresolve patient concerns/ complaints, involving ward staff in developing action plans and progress development meetings.

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: 07 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 a year
Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 390-B&P-BR-2983
Job locations: Broomfield, Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET, United Kingdom

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
Experience
Essential

• Demonstrable experience at Charge Nurse level in a relevant clinical setting
• Plastic surgery experience

Desirable

• Plastic surgery trauma experience
• Experience at band 7 level

Qualifications
Essential

• NMC Registered
• Leadership and management course

Desirable

• Qualification at masters level or equivalent experience

Skills
Essential

• Excellent written communication skills demonstrated throughout application form

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Employer details
Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Broomfield, Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Plastic Surgery Matron, Cassie Ward, cassie.ward2@nhs.net, 03304434895

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.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.