(**) Charge Nurse - Eastwood Ward

VerseOne Group; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Charge Nurse for the Eastwood Ward in Southend. The role focuses on maintaining high patient care, leading the ward team, and working within a multidisciplinary team.

You will adhere to the NMC Code, hospital policies, and governance processes, while ensuring data quality and professional development for the team. Please note applications may close early.

Qualifications

• Significant medical acute care experience and working with adults with mental health needs.
• Line management and leadership experience.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritise care delivery within the ward setting and ensure policy compliance.
• Supervise the ward team and delegate tasks according to skills and development needs.
• Participate in governance processes and ensure data quality/record keeping meet Trust requirements.
• Adhere to the NMC Code and Trust policies, acting as a positive role model.
• Contribute to annual appraisal and Personal Development Plans for the ward team.

Skills

Line management

Leadership

Education

NMC Pin

Evidence of continued professional development

Job description

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 Southend Town Southend Salary £39,959 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 only acute 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.

Job overview

We are excited to recruit a new post of Charge Nurse on our friendly Eastwood Ward.

We are looking for someone who will:

• To ensure the smooth running of the ward on a day-to-day basis ensuring that a high level of patient care is prioritised.
• To work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of care to the patients.
• To act as team leader taking charge of the ward, allocating and supporting staff.
• To participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance process.
• The post holder will always adhere to the NMC code of Professional Conduct and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
• To always act as a positive role model.

Please note this role may close early due to number of applicants

Main duties of the job

Within this role, you will be expected:

• To always maintain a professional demeanor in line with the Trust Policy for Uniform and the NMC Code.
• Take charge of the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritise care delivery within the ward setting, acknowledging the impact of the decision on other departments. When taking charge of the ward ensure the ward team act within current Trust Policies and Guidelines. In-conjunction with the Ward Manager ensure the ward team are aware of personal responsibilities regarding risk management procedures e.g., fire, health, and safety.
• Demonstrate a positive departmental image by showing a professional and helpful approach to all internal and external contacts.
• Ensure the use of information technology is in accordance with Trust Policies and procedures. To participate in the process of complaint management.
• To ensure that data quality / record keeping meets the requirements of the Trust.
• Supervise the work of the ward team, delegating tasks according to team member’s skills and development needs.
• Positively contribute to the annual appraisal system and the development of Personal Development Plans for the ward team. .

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NMC Pin
• Evidence of continued professional development

Knowedge and Experience

• Significant medical acute care experience and working with adults with mental health needs.
• Line management and leadership experience

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.