Charge Nurse - Bardfield

Charge Nurse - Bardfield

The closing date is 09 March 2026

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Charge Nurse to join our team. We are an under 75's acute medical ward managing patients with complex medical needs.

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.

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.

• Provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, acting as a role model and supporting the Charge nurse in driving quality care provision forward.
• Be responsible for standards of cleanliness in your own clinical area in partnership with the Charge Nurse.
• Provide clear clinical leadership to staff, deputising for the Charge Nurse in her/his absence.

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.

We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

• Evidence of ongoing development and education related to speciality
• NMC Registered
• BSc Nursing Degree

• Demonstrable at Senior Staff Nurse level (Band
  5) in a relevant clinical setting
• Experience in mentoring, assessing, coaching
• Previous experience at a band 6 level

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 a year

Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)