Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Charge Nurse

The closing date is 29 April 2026

Job summary

Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity in a role that allows you to inspire and motivate staff for a team that is forward thinking, innovative and committed to the delivery of high quality care then we are looking for YOU?

We have an exciting opportunity that has arisen for a Charge Nurse. If you would like to develop your leadership skills, we would love you to join our Respiratory and Acute Medical ward team.

Your role will be to 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 whilst being responsible for standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area in partnership with the Charge Nurse and providing clear clinical leadership to staff, deputising for the Senior Charge Nurse in their

Main duties of the job

You will have a sound clinical knowledge of the unique clinical needs of medical patients and a desire to deliver the right treatment in the right place at the right time.

You will need to demonstrate specialist expertise and professional knowledge acquired through post registration academic study, clinical, leadership and management development, working and acting as a role model for professional practice and leadership.

In addition to your clinical expertise, you will have an interest in developing your leadership style, people management expertise in conjunction with the HR team along with excellent inspiring communication skills.

You will be committed to leading by example, encouraging and empowering your team along with all members of the MDT to ensure consistently high standards of care are set and delivered.

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

Details

Date posted

15 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-DoM-BR-9980

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Charge Nurse role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Charge Nurse role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse on part 1 or 12 of the NMC register

Desirable

  • Post-qualification experience in Respiratory
  • Evidence of mentoring staff /students

Personal and People Development

Essential

  • Able to use a systematic step by step approach for patient assessment and ability to anticipate and plan for next stages of care, underpinned by clear rationale
  • Demonstrate ability to organise and prioritise own workload and that of junior colleagues

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate ability to provide high quality patient care with minimal supervision and present a professional image, which inspires confidence
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse on part 1 or 12 of the NMC register

Desirable

  • Post-qualification experience in Respiratory
  • Evidence of mentoring staff /students

Personal and People Development

Essential

  • Able to use a systematic step by step approach for patient assessment and ability to anticipate and plan for next stages of care, underpinned by clear rationale
  • Demonstrate ability to organise and prioritise own workload and that of junior colleagues

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate ability to provide high quality patient care with minimal supervision and present a professional image, which inspires confidence
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

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).

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.

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).

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

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


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

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Carla Ewers

carla.ewers@nhs.net

03004438474

Details

Date posted

15 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-DoM-BR-9980

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Supporting documents

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