# Charge Nurse - Eastwood Ward

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Southend University Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Charge nurse
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £39,959 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Part time - 32.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-27T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-13T15:00:32.344Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Essex/Southend/Mid_South_Essex_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Nursing_management/Nursing_management-v7900334
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7900334?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.southend.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

We are excited to recruit a new post of Charge Nurse on our friendly Eastwood Ward.

We are looking for someone who will:

- To ensure the smooth running of the ward on a day-to-day basis ensuring that a high level of patient care is prioritised.
- To work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of care to the patients.
- To act as team leader taking charge of the ward, allocating and supporting staff.
- To participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance process.
- The post holder will always adhere to the NMC code of Professional Conduct and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- To always act as a positive role model.

Please note this role may close early due to number of applicants

### Main duties of the job

Within this role, you will be expected:

- To always maintain a professional demeanor in line with the Trust Policy for Uniform and the NMC Code.
- Take charge of the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager.
- Demonstrate the ability to prioritise care delivery within the ward setting, acknowledging the impact of the decision on other departments. When taking charge of the ward ensure the ward team act within current Trust Policies and Guidelines. In-conjunction with the Ward Manager ensure the ward team are aware of personal responsibilities regarding risk management procedures e.g., fire, health, and safety.
- Demonstrate a positive departmental image by showing a professional and helpful approach to all internal and external contacts.
- Ensure the use of information technology is in accordance with Trust Policies and procedures. To participate in the process of complaint management.
- To ensure that data quality / record keeping meets the requirements of the Trust.
- Supervise the work of the ward team, delegating tasks according to team member’s skills and development needs.
- Positively contribute to the annual appraisal system and the development of Personal Development Plans for the ward team. .

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For 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.

### Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

## Person Specification

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- NMC Pin
- Evidence of continued professional development

**Desirable**

- Mentorship qualification

### Knowedge and Experience

**Essential**

- Significant medical acute care experience and working with adults with mental health needs.
- Line management and leadership experience

**Desirable**

- Significant post registration experience

## Documents

- [privacy policy (pdf, 441.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2077)
- [charge nurse b6 jd (pdf, 208.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10176079)
- [afc pay poster 26/27 (pdf, 44.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2504)
- [trust 10 year strategy (pdf, 2.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2947)
- [general statements afc - v5.2 (pdf, 592.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2979)
- [leadership and management framework (pdf, 120.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2880)

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