Ward Manager - Acute Medical Unit

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest trusts in the country, following the merger of Mid Essex, Basildon and Southend hospitals in April 2020.

Site Broomfield Town Chelmsford Salary £49,387 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Salary period Yearly Closing 27/10/2026 23:59

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the onlyacute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 Nurse to join our established nursing leadership team within the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Medical Same Day Emergency Care (MSDEC).

We are seeking a proactive and supportive nurse leader with proven clinical leadership and decision-making skills, who thrives in a fast-paced acute environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality, safe and effective care. You will play a pivotal role in providing visible clinical leadership from the point of patient arrival through their entire journey within AMU and MSDEC.

This role requires expert knowledge of acute medicine, patient flow, capacity management and workforce leadership. You will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the effective management of the medical take, supporting both inpatient and same-day emergency care pathways.

If you are an experienced Band 7 Nurse looking to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact on patient experience, staff development and service delivery, we would welcome your application.

• Provide strong, visible clinical and professional leadership within AMU and MSDEC, supporting staff in the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective patient care.
• Be professionally accountable for the standards, quality and delivery of nursing care within your area of responsibility.
• Support, teach and develop nursing staff, promoting a positive learning culture and ensuring excellence in clinical practice.
• Demonstrate expert clinical knowledge in acute medicine, including patient flow, capacity and escalation management.
• Safely receive and manage medical referrals from the Emergency Department and oversee the effective coordination of the medical take team.
• Actively contribute to decision‑making processes that impact patient flow, operational pressures and service delivery across the unit.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness, infection prevention and control within the clinical area.
• Act as the named budget holder and authorised signatory, ensuring responsible management of financial resources.
• Maintain responsibility for information governance within the ward/department, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timely submission of data.
• Work collaboratively with senior nurses, medical staff and the wider multidisciplinary team to support service improvement and operational effectiveness.

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.
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