Senior Charge Nurse - Baddow Ward

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to be a leader for a dynamic and established team on Baddow ward.

We are looking to fill this role on our friendly team to cover Maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to expand their experience.

It is essential nurses have recent Band 6 ward experience and a passion for elderly care. Support and development will be provided to the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Charge Nurse/Charge Nurse role is to oversee the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care focused on improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families and carers.

Professionally accountable and responsible for the standards and delivery of nursing care within their area of management.

Responsible for standards of cleanliness and safety in their own clinical area Joint named budget holder and authorised signatory for financial resources.

Responsible for the information governance on his/her Ward/Department and the completeness of data.

As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, ensure appropriate discussion with other members of the team to optimise patient care

To have local open and transparent communication channels that support the ward team to do the right thing for the people we care for, to be bold when they have good ideas and to speak up when things go wrong.

Provide visible leadership and line management for a team of nursing and support staff.

Champion a culture of learning and quality improvement in the clinical area.

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 training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Date posted

29 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

390-MED-BR-1862

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application.

Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application.

Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of budget management
Ability to perform clinical activities specific to speciality
Experience of undertaken appraisals and PDP setting
Experience in mentoring and assessing
NMC registered

Desirable

Previous Band 7 experience
Experience of change management

Education & qualifications

Essential

Teaching qualification or equivalent experience
Mentorship/Leadership course

Desirable

Evidence of ongoing development related to speciality
ECDL

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of budget management
Ability to perform clinical activities specific to speciality
Experience of undertaken appraisals and PDP setting
Experience in mentoring and assessing
NMC registered

Desirable

Previous Band 7 experience
Experience of change management

Education & qualifications

Essential

Teaching qualification or equivalent experience
Mentorship/Leadership course

Desirable

Evidence of ongoing development related to speciality
ECDL

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).