Charge Nurse & Accident Emergency

NHS; Basildon; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable NHS organization is seeking an experienced Charge Nurse for their Accident & Emergency department in Basildon. This role involves supervising nursing care, maintaining high standards, and managing department operations. The ideal candidate will be NMC registered and have significant experience in Emergency Care Nursing, alongside relevant training. This position offers a salary of £38,682 per year and provides opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMC.
• Completion or planned mentorship program.
• Training in ATLS/TNCC or TILS and ALS is required.
• Experience in supervising nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor nursing care provision.
• Ensure patient care is according to management plans.
• Maintain high standards of care and assist in department management.
• Ensure effective communication among team members.

Skills

NMC registered

Mentorship Programme

Evidence of ATLS/TNCC or TILS training ALS

Practice supervisor/assessor training

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Charge Nurse - Accident & Emergency

The closing date is 28 January 2026

We are looking for experienced A&E or Acute nurses to enhance our team of Band 6's in the department. To help make the group a beacon of training, professionalism and expert care, if you are dedicated and interested in career development within A&E then look no further.

Our A&E Department is a busy and vibrant unit with caring and compassionate staff, who strive every day to give the best and most effective care within the NHS.

As our Charge Nurse you will directly supervise and monitor the provision of nursing care in accordance with individual management plans, maintaining high standards of patient care and participate in the management of the department.

Main duties of the job

You will ensure good communication exists between patients, visitors and all members of the health care team, promote harmonious working relationships and safe working practices, co‑operate and communicate effectively with outside agencies.

You will ensure information given and received at handover is patient‑centred, assist in ensuring all staff follow guidelines for written documentation, maintain patient notes and documents, and attain excellent communication skills for dealing with distressed patients/relatives who are terminal or bereaved.

Your role involves ensuring the daily workload is reflected in the staffing and skill mix, to act as point of contact for department staff in the absence of Band 7 Lead Nurse, to ensure all drug administration is in accordance with the legal and Trust policies, to perform the role of breach‑avoidance facilitator and to ensure discharge planning is effective and safe.

You will supervise staff as appropriate, ensure all staff are aware and conform to all Trust policies, ensuring all staff work to achieve an acceptable safe standard and quality of care, and keep up to date and disseminate evidence‑based practices and government policies related to care and speciality.

About us

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best; to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward‑thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Job responsibilities

For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application!

Qualifications

• NMC registered
• Mentorship Programme – Evidence of completion or planned course
• Evidence of ATLS/TNCC or TILS training ALS
• Practice supervisor/assessor training

Experience

• Significant experience as a Staff Nurse in Emergency Care Nursing

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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