East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Sister / Charge Nurse - EAU

The closing date is 13 June 2025

Job summary

EAU is a 47 bedded & works closely alongside the High Observation Bay & the AMSDEC unit to provide a safe & effective flow through the services we provide.

This is a fast paced & exciting environment to work in and will be a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate if you have a passion for high standards of clinical care and an innovative and progressive attitude this could be the role for you.

We are currently recruiting an experienced senior nurse to lead the clinical care within a dedicated team in a fast-paced environment. You will need to promote high standards of professional practice and the delivery of quality care within the corporate policies, protocols and guidelines. At all times act as a role model and provide clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff.

Main duties of the job

You will need to be a highly motivated experienced individual, who is keen to further develop and lead clinical care.

We are looking for someone who possesses excellent communication skills and experience at a senior level, preferably within emergency care.

You must be dynamic and enthusiastic to lead the clinical team and ensure best practice and high standards of care are maintained at all times. In turn, we are keen to give you the opportunity to further develop your skills and practice, supporting you in your career development.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

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Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

432-HR311-25

Job locations

Colchester Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Registered Nurse with proven experience at Band 6.
Uses evidence-based practice to support care delivery
Evidence of implementing significant changes or service developments that promote good practice.

Desirable

IV cannulation & venepuncture skills
Leadership course
Experience of relevant specialities

Qualifications

Essential

RGN / 1st Level registration
Teaching / mentorship qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent

Desirable

Evidence of continuing education
Relevant degree or working towards
Advanced Life Support provider / other course of similar calibre

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of current Trust wide and Department of Health initiatives
Knowledge of shared Governance
Evidence, understanding and insight into current issues in nursing and the NHS.
Demonstrates ability to influence and manage successfully.
Clinical expert and role model

Skills

Essential

Leadership skills with evidence of staff motivation and team building
Good time management skills
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
Computer/IT skills
Professional role model
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
Diplomatic and calm
To be flexible and approachable
Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service.
Ability to adapt and resilience

Desirable

Recruitment and selection skills
Involvement in standard setting and audit
Interview skills
Experience with managing a budget

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Registered Nurse with proven experience at Band 6.
Uses evidence-based practice to support care delivery
Evidence of implementing significant changes or service developments that promote good practice.

Desirable

IV cannulation & venepuncture skills
Leadership course
Experience of relevant specialities

Qualifications

Essential

RGN / 1st Level registration
Teaching / mentorship qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent

Desirable

Evidence of continuing education
Relevant degree or working towards
Advanced Life Support provider / other course of similar calibre

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of current Trust wide and Department of Health initiatives
Knowledge of shared Governance
Evidence, understanding and insight into current issues in nursing and the NHS.
Demonstrates ability to influence and manage successfully.
Clinical expert and role model

Skills

Essential

Leadership skills with evidence of staff motivation and team building
Good time management skills
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
Computer/IT skills
Professional role model
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
Diplomatic and calm
To be flexible and approachable
Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service.
Ability to adapt and resilience

Desirable

Recruitment and selection skills
Involvement in standard setting and audit
Interview skills
Experience with managing a budget

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.

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

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

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

Employer's website

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