Job Description

The Acute Medical Unit is a fast pace unit with 46 beds that provides urgent and emergency care for patients who are medically unwell, requiring rapid assessment, planning and treatment for their immediate needs.



Within our department, we run an Same day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC), providing urgent care and treatment to patients who do not require a hospital admission. We work closely with the Emergency Department and medical wards to ensure a safe and effective patient journey.



The Emergency Village is undergoing exciting change and development to ensure a seamless delivery of emergency care and we are looking for registered nurses who are keen to progress in their career with at least two years' experience to help achieve our vision.

We are proud to offer staff:

A structured Band 6 competency



A Band 7 mentor



Practice Development Support



Training and development opportunities in association with Anglia Ruskin University



Career Progression opportunities



May close early due to number of applications



Provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, acting as a role model and supporting the Senior Sister/Charge nurse in driving quality care provision forward



Be responsible for standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area in partnership with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse



Provide clear clinical leadership to staff, deputising for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in her/his absence



Promote and support flow within area the emergency floor and ensure all staff actively participates in discharging/transferring patients to more appropriate settings



Our 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



Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.



We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.



From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.



We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress



Are you looking for an exciting Charge Nurse role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.



For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.



We look forward to your application!