Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Charge Nurse Critical Care

The closing date is 01 September 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for you join our Critical Care team here at Mid and South Essex foundation Trust.

Do you possess strong leadership qualities and an advanced level of critical care knowledge if so we want to hear from you .

You will have excellent clinical and technological skills as this is critical to the quality of care, staff morale, and the learning environment.You will be required to establish direction and purpose in order to inspire, motivate and empower the Critical Care team around the common goals to produce real improvements in advanced clinical practice, quality and services.

Main duties of the job

Manage, lead and co-ordinate a dedicated team of nursing and multi-professional support staff to ensure the delivery of a high standard of nursing care.

You will be responsible for the effective deployment of Critical Care resources including manpower.

Adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Practice at all times and must ensure Critical Care's compliance with and application of hospital policies and procedures.

The developing, implementation and monitoring of Governance systems in Critical Care relating to Risk Management, Health and Safety and Controls Assurance

Ensure that an individual programme of care is planned, implemented and evaluated for each patient within own sphere of responsibility

Participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance process

Act as a positive role model at all times

About us

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

Details

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-TAC-SO-4020

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend

SS00RY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Nursing 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.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Nursing 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.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Registered nurse

Desirable

  • ILS / PILS

Essential

Essential

  • Minimum 2 years experience as Band 6

Desirable

  • Educated to degree level

Essential

Essential

  • ITU course

Desirable

  • Willing to undertake further education to develop advanced skills
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Registered nurse

Desirable

  • ILS / PILS

Essential

Essential

  • Minimum 2 years experience as Band 6

Desirable

  • Educated to degree level

Essential

Essential

  • ITU course

Desirable

  • Willing to undertake further education to develop advanced skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend

SS00RY


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend

SS00RY


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Amanda Lengden

Amanda.Lengden@nhs.net

03004438030

Details

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-TAC-SO-4020

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend

SS00RY


Supporting documents

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