Charge Nurse - Colne Ward

NHS; Basildon; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a passionate Senior Nurse for their Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit in Basildon. This role involves leading a multidisciplinary team to provide world-class care to patients post-cardiothoracic surgery. The successful candidate will have significant responsibilities in patient care, unit management, and mentorship, ensuring high standards of clinical practice and a conducive learning environment.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Career development through training and support

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in Critical Care is essential.
• Cardiology experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist in patient and family care, including assessment and planning.
• Maintain effective unit management and support less experienced team members.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Care

Teaching

Education

Registered Nurse

ITU course

Recognised teaching/mentorship/Practice Assessor course

Job description

Job summary

Are you looking for your next rewarding challenge? Due to the expansion of our services, Colne ward, our Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit within the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre, is seeking a passionate Senior Nurse to support our growing team.

This tertiary centre, based at Basildon Hospital and part of the Mid and South Essex NHS Trust, boasts some of the most modern cardiothoracic treatment facilities in the country. It was purpose-built to accommodate advanced operating theatres and cardiology treatment rooms, providing world-class care.

Our Centre cares for patients post-cardiothoracic surgery and those undergoing cardiology procedures, employing a multidisciplinary team approach including nurses, medical staff, physiotherapists, dietitians, and HCAs.

We also provide emergency services for cardiology and surgical emergencies, receiving patients directly from ambulance crews, including cases of aortic dissections and out-of-hospital cardiac arrests.

Main duties of the job

As Charge Nurse, you will work as a skilled member of the Cardiothoracic Critical Care team, including cardiothoracic recovery, to lead and assist in patient and family care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation following the care pathway.

You will maintain effective unit management and organizational skills, lead the creation of a conducive learning environment, and support less experienced team members through guidance and teaching.

Your role will involve practicing with increased autonomy and responsibility for clinical decision-making, supported by care pathways, protocols, and patient group directives.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest in the country, with approximately 15,000 staff serving 1.2 million people. We aim to deliver excellent services, improve patient wellbeing, and foster a vibrant, innovative workplace for staff development. We offer flexible working opportunities and career development through training and support.

Details

• Date posted: 09 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £37,338 per annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 390-CTC-BA-2173-A
• Job locations: Basildon, Nethermanye, SS16 5NL

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for further details and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• ITU course
• Registered Nurse
• Recognised teaching/mentorship/Practice Assessor course

Desirable:

• Cardiology Course

Experience (Essential):

• Previous experience working in Critical Care

Desirable:

• Cardiothoracic Critical Care/Cardiology experience

Additional requirements

This post is subject to a DBS check. Applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome, with further details available on the UK Visas and Immigration website. Applicants must have current UK professional registration, with more information available on the NHS Careers website.