Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, innovative, committed and highly skilled Charge Nurse to assist in the leadership of Braxted Ward, one our Care of the Elderly Wards at Broomfield Hospital.
You will be a Registered Nurse with demonstrable commitment to your own professional development and experience of running in a busy shift on a medical ward. Previous experience working in elderly care or medicine is desirable but not essential as training will be provided to the right applicant.
We pride ourselves in that along with our other Elderly Care Wards we came first nationally in the National Audit for Dementia Carers' survey demonstrating that the care we provide to patients and their families is amongst the best in the country.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be working to support the Ward Manager in providing clinical, professional and managerial leadership to the medical ward.
You will be expected to work with our extensive multidisciplinary team whilst supporting patients and their relatives through their journey from admission to discharge, providing them with the highest quality healthcare and patient experience.
The role will be challenging but rewarding and is supported by a Matron and Assistant Director of Nursing and of course the Senior Ward Sister.
*Part time available.*
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities but will include:
- To Deputise for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in his/her absence
- To Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in managing resources effectively
- Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in managing staffs contracted hours, sickness, absence and training through the e-Roster system
- Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in the assessment of all ward staffs performance objectively through Knowledge Skills Framework, competency and personal development planning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities but will include:
- To Deputise for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in his/her absence
- To Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in managing resources effectively
- Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in managing staffs contracted hours, sickness, absence and training through the e-Roster system
- Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in the assessment of all ward staffs performance objectively through Knowledge Skills Framework, competency and personal development planning.
Person Specification
Education & qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrable experience at Senior Staff Nurse level (Band 5) in a relevant clinical setting
- NMC PIN
Desirable
- Experience of change management
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing development and education related to speciality
Desirable
- Completion of Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor training
Person Specification
Education & qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrable experience at Senior Staff Nurse level (Band 5) in a relevant clinical setting
- NMC PIN
Desirable
- Experience of change management
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing development and education related to speciality
Desirable
- Completion of Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor training
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
