Junior Charge Nurse - John Ray Ward

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are currently looking for experienced Band 5 Nurses to come and join our team as a Band 6 Junior Charge Nurse on our 'ring fenced' Orthopaedic Ward at Broomfield.

John Ray ward is part of the the elective orthopaedic service for Mid and South Essex, undertaking hip and knee replacements as well as a wide range of shoulder, hand, foot and day case surgery. The ward also provides high quality care and rehabilitation for patients recovering from orthopaedic surgery for a variety of conditions.

Our ward prides itself in providing a high standard of patient care, experience, and quality service. Our team is friendly, supportive, vibrant and dynamic; everyone is encouraged to participate as a member of the team in developing their nursing skills. We offer a structured band 6 competency programme and support to complete mandatory training. We also apply for post graduate courses as they become available.

Main duties of the job

We hope to attract a wide range of experience for the post; we welcome applicants that have experience in different areas who would like to join our team therefore previous orthopaedic experience is preferred but not essential. All applicants do need to have motivation, flexibility, enthusiasm be hardworking and a willingness to learn quickly.

Outstanding patient care skills are essential to support the patient, and a determination to continuously improve and develop services. We welcome people with innovative ideas and the ability to help make them happen.

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 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-B&P-BR-3031

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

Qualifications / Experience

Essential

Registered Nurse / NMC registered
2 years experience in a relevant clinical speciality

Desirable

NHS experience

Skills

Essential

Ability to evidence experience

Desirable

Mentorship course
Orthopaedic Course / Competencies

Person Specification

Qualifications / Experience

Essential

Registered Nurse / NMC registered
2 years experience in a relevant clinical speciality

Desirable

NHS experience

Skills

Essential

Ability to evidence experience

Desirable

Mentorship course
Orthopaedic Course / Competencies

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

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