Junior Charge Nurse: Elderly Care Ward Leadership

VerseOne Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Chelmsford is inviting applications for a Senior Nurse role within the Care of the Elderly team. The post is Band 6, full time (37.5 hours) with a maternity cover contract and weekend rota.

You will lead and support a busy medical ward, working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high‑quality patient care and discharge planning. Experience as a staff nurse and in change management is valued; training will be provided for the right candidate and

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with commitment to professional development.
• Experience of running a busy shift on a medical ward.
• Previous experience in elderly care or medicine is desirable; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical, professional and managerial leadership to the medical ward.
• Work with multidisciplinary team to support patients and relatives from admission to discharge.
• Contribute to high-quality healthcare and patient experience; support discharge planning.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Patient care

Education

NMC PIN

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Chelmsford is inviting applications for a Senior Nurse role within the Care of the Elderly team. The post is Band 6, full time (37.5 hours) with a maternity cover contract and weekend rota.

You will lead and support a busy medical ward, working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high‑quality patient care and discharge planning. Experience as a staff nurse and in change management is valued; training will be provided for the right candidate and