Charge Nurse - Acute Medical Unit
The closing date is 31 July 2025
Job summary
The Acute Medical Unit is a fast pace unit with 46 beds that provides urgent and emergency care for patients who are medically unwell, requiring rapid assessment, planning and treatment for their immediate needs.
Within our department, we run an Same day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC), providing urgent care and treatment to patients who do not require a hospital admission. We work closely with the Emergency Department and medical wards to ensure a safe and effective patient journey.
The Emergency Village is undergoing exciting change and development to ensure a seamless delivery of emergency care and we are looking for registered nurses who are keen to progress in their career with at least two years' experience to help achieve our vision.
We are proud to offer staff:
- A structured Band 6 competency
- A Band 7 mentor
- Practice Development Support
- Training and development opportunities in association with Anglia Ruskin University
- Career Progression opportunities
May close early due to number of applications
Main duties of the job
Provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, acting as a role model and supporting the Senior Sister/Charge nurse in driving quality care provision forward
Be responsible for standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area in partnership with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
Provide clear clinical leadership to staff, deputising for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in her/his absence
Promote and support flow within area the emergency floor and ensure all staff actively participates in discharging/transferring patients to more appropriate settings
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
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
Details
Date posted
17 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-DoM-BR-3277
Job locations
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer's website
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