Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Charge Nurse

The closing date is 14 April 2026

Job summary

AMU-WEST ward is looking for a motivated, hardworking, flexible and Positive Band 6 to come and Join our Team.

AMUWEST is a 23 bedded female Acute Assessment Unit. We receive patients from A&E and Medical Ambulatory Care and accommodate patients with a Large variety of Medical conditions.

We work Closely with a Range of Multidisciplinary teams and work as advocates to ensure that our patients have the best plan of care to ensure that they have a positive journey throughout their hospital stay.

It is a Fast pace Unit but we work closely as a team and deal with the day to day pressures with Positivity and high levels of energy.

So, if you enjoy working in a fast paced environment, where no day is the same, we would be happy to welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

You will need to have a previous Experience in a Senior Nurse Post or Previous Band 6 experience.

You will need to be a motivated team orientated professional with a passion for delivering high standards of nursing care in an ever changing environment and work within a Multi professional team.

It is very important that you communicate effectively within this environment and act in line with the Ward Philosophy.

You will be required to take in charge of a shift and manage the ward in the Absence of the Line Manager and be able to communicate effectively to all levels.

Key elements include the following:

Strong professional leadership skills which is critical to delivering the high standards of care our Trust requires, passion to be able to motivate and increase staff morale .
Dealing with day to day issues such as staff sickness, Rota, complaints and Tendable Audits.

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.

Date posted

01 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-DOM-BA-1314

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached full Job description setting out the details of the Role and Responsibilities.

We would be looking forward to your Application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached full Job description setting out the details of the Role and Responsibilities.

We would be looking forward to your Application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RGN - Proof of current registration.
Degree Level Qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

Evidence of recent and consistent professional study/development, including dementia care development / study and leadership development / study

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Significant post registration experience
Significant medical acute care experience and working with adults with mental health needs.
Extensive experience of the holistic assessment of patient needs and care
Significant communication and presentation skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RGN - Proof of current registration.
Degree Level Qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

Evidence of recent and consistent professional study/development, including dementia care development / study and leadership development / study

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Significant post registration experience
Significant medical acute care experience and working with adults with mental health needs.
Extensive experience of the holistic assessment of patient needs and care
Significant communication and presentation skills

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.

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

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

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)