Charge Nurse - Bardfield | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced Charge Nurse to join their acute medical ward. The role requires sound clinical knowledge and leadership skills to manage complex medical needs and inspire a team. The ideal candidate will be committed to delivering high standards of care and supporting team development. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply before the closing date of July 29, 2025.

Qualifications

• Sound clinical knowledge of the unique clinical needs of medical patients.
• Interest in developing leadership style and people management expertise.
• Ability to lead by example and inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of individualised care to patients.
• Act as a role model and support the Charge Nurse in quality care provision.
• Provide clear clinical leadership and deputise for the Charge Nurse when necessary.

Skills

Clinical knowledge of medical patients

Leadership and people management

Inspiring communication skills

Job description

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

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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 their 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.


This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Jul 2025