Job overview

Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity in a role that allows you  to inspire and motivate staff for a team that is forward thinking, innovative and committed to the delivery of high quality care then we are looking for YOU?

We have an exciting opportunity that has arisen for a  Junior Sister/Charge Nurse.  If you would like to develop your leadership skills,  we would love you to join our Respiratory and Acute Medical ward team.

Your role will be to 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 whilst being responsible for standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area in partnership with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse and providing clear clinical leadership to staff, deputising for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in her/his absence 

Main duties of the job

You will have a sound clinical knowledge of the unique clinical needs of medical patients and a desire to deliver the right treatment in the right place at the right time.

You will need to demonstrate specialist expertise and professional knowledge acquired through post registration academic study, clinical, leadership and management development, working and acting as a role model for professional practice and leadership.

In addition to your clinical expertise, you will have an interest in developing your leadership style, people management expertise in conjunction with the HR team along with excellent inspiring communication skills.

You will be committed to leading by example, encouraging and empowering your team along with all members of the MDT to ensure consistently high standards of care are set and delivered. 

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 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.