Registered Nurse - Medicine Division

Main area General Medicine Grade NHS AfC:
Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

Site Colchester Hospital Town Colchester Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 18/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 30/10/2026

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.

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Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole.

The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurses to join the Medicine Division (MACNEE) at Colchester Hospital.

The Medicine Division provides care across a wide range of specialist and general medical services, including:

• Care of the Elderly
• Frailty
• Endocrinology
• Respiratory Medicine
• Stroke
• Renal Medicine

As one of the largest and most diverse clinical divisions within the Trust, MACNEE offers excellent opportunities for newly qualified and experienced nurses wishing to develop a broad range of clinical skills within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

You will have the opportunity to discuss and negotiate their preferred specialty area during the recruitment process, allowing you to build a career pathway aligned to your interests, skills and development goals.

You will be a key member of the ward nursing team, delivering high-quality, compassionate, person-centred care while working alongside a wide range of healthcare professionals to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.

This role is not suitable if you are required to complete OSCE

Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date; therefore, early application is recommended.

Join MACNEE and build your nursing career in the specialty that inspires you most.

Working within your allocated ward area, you will:

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Deliver safe, effective and compassionate nursing care.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to deteriorating patients.
• Contribute to discharge planning and patient flow.
• Support patients and families through complex and often challenging healthcare journeys.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records.
• Participate in audit, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Support and supervise students, apprentices and junior colleagues as appropriate.
• Act as a professional role model and advocate for high standards of care.

With guidance from ward managers and senior nurses, you will be encouraged to develop professionally and pursue specialist interests within your chosen medical specialty.

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