Ward Manager - Acute Medical Unit in Chelmsford

Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 Nurse to join our established nursing leadership team within the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Medical Same Day Emergency Care (MSDEC).We are seeking a proactive and supportive nurse leader with proven clinical leadership and decision-making skills, who thrives in a fast-paced acute environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality, safe and effective care. You will play a pivotal role in providing visible clinical leadership from the point of patient arrival through their entire journey within AMU and MSDEC.This role requires expert knowledge of acute medicine, patient flow, capacity management and workforce leadership. You will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the effective management of the medical take, supporting both inpatient and same-day emergency care pathways.If you are an experienced Band 7 Nurse looking to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact on patient experience, staff development and service delivery, we would welcome your application.Main duties of the jobProvide strong, visible clinical and professional leadership within AMU and MSDEC, supporting staff in the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective patient care.Be professionally accountable for the standards, quality and delivery of nursing care within your area of responsibility.Support, teach and develop nursing staff, promoting a positive learning culture and ensuring excellence in clinical practice.Demonstrate expert clinical knowledge in acute medicine, including patient flow, capacity and escalation management.Safely receive and manage medical referrals from the Emergency Department and oversee the effective coordination of the medical take team.Actively contribute to decision-making processes that impact patient flow, operational pressures and service delivery across the unit.Ensure high standards of cleanliness, infection prevention and control within the clinical area.Act as the named budget holder and authorised signatory, ensuring responsible management of financial resources.Maintain responsibility for information governance within the ward/department, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timely submission of data.Work collaboratively with senior nurses, medical staff and the wider multidisciplinary team to support service improvement and operational effectiveness.About usOur 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.DetailsDate posted13 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary
49,387 a year
Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number390-NM-DOM-BR-9796Job locationsBroomfieldCourt RoadChelmsfordCM1 7ETUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesFor more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFull NMC RegistrationDegree / Diploma in Nursing or Public HealthEvidence of continuous professional and personal developmentDesirableLeadership Development Programme / Management Training
Experience
EssentialDemonstrable experience of which must be within specialty at band 6Demonstrate an ability to manage high quality patient care provisionChange management experience and evidence to support change managementDesirableExperience of developing and writing operational policies and clinical protocols
Knowledge
EssentialIn depth understanding of quality issues and clinical governanceKnowledge and experience of clinical Governance.
Person Specification

Qualifications
EssentialFull NMC RegistrationDegree / Diploma in Nursing or Public HealthEvidence of continuous professional and personal developmentDesirableLeadership Development Programme / Management Training
Experience
EssentialDemonstrable experience of which must be within specialty at band 6Demonstrate an ability to manage high quality patient care provisionChange management experience and evidence to support change managementDesirableExperience of developing and writing operational policies and clinical protocols
Knowledge
EssentialIn depth understanding of quality issues and clinical governanceKnowledge and experience of clinical Governance.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameMid and South Essex NHS Foundation TrustAddressBroomfieldCourt RoadChelmsfordCM1 7ETUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameMid and South Essex NHS Foundation TrustAddressBroomfieldCourt RoadChelmsfordCM1 7ETUnited KingdomEmployer's website