A charge nurse post on Tiptree Ward, a 26-bed acute medical ward for patients under 75 with complex needs, run by Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. The work centres on individualised care, clinical leadership and high standards across the team, with deputising for the charge nurse when needed. It suits a senior staff nurse who wants to build leadership and people management experience. NMC registration and ongoing speciality development are essential.
What the job involves
- Provide individualised, high-standard care to patients as a role model
- Support the charge nurse in driving quality care forward
- Take responsibility for cleanliness standards in own clinical area with the charge nurse
- Provide clear clinical leadership to staff, deputising for the charge nurse in their absence
- Lead by example, encouraging and empowering the team and wider MDT to set and deliver consistently high standards of care
- Develop people management and leadership practice in conjunction with the HR team
Qualifications
- Evidence of ongoing development and education related to speciality
Registration & licences
- NMC registration
Experience
- Demonstrable experience at senior staff nurse level (Band 5) in a relevant clinical setting
- Experience of mentoring, assessing and coaching
Skills & knowledge
- Sound clinical knowledge of the needs of medical patients
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent written communication, shown by minimal errors in the application
Nice to have
- BSc Nursing degree
- Previous experience at Band 6 level
What’s offered
- Opportunities to develop and build a career across the Trust
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
