Job overview

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, motivated nurse leader to join our team of Band 7 nurses in the Emergency Department on a permanent basis covering 24/7 Emergency Nursing Care delivery.

You will be responsible for the provision of clinical leadership, support, teaching and decision making from the patient's arrival to hospital and throughout their journey in the Emergency Department on a rota covering 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

We are looking for a proactive, supportive band 7 nurse with proven clinical leadership and decision-making skills.

You will need to demonstrate expert knowledge surrounding emergency care and a commitment to provide high quality, safe and effective care for patients requiring emergency nursing intervention.

Main duties of the job

Your senior Sister/Charge  Nurse role includes being professionally accountable and responsible for the standards and delivery of nursing care within their area of management, responsible for standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area.

You will be the named budget holder and authorised signatory for financial resources and responsible for the information governance on his/her Ward/Department and the completeness of data. 

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 17,000 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.