Deputy Ward Sister / Charge Nurse - Nayland Ward
The closing date is 26 April 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Nayland ward for a Band 6 to join our dynamic friendly team as a Deputy Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse.
Nayland ward is a short stay Acute medical ward with 29 beds. Patients are admitted and discharged within 3-5 days.Are you looking for a new challenge?
Are you apassionate, quick thinking individual who enjoysworking at a fast pacewithin a team? Do you have the drive, enthusiasm and commitment to help us deliver a high quality service to our patients with acute medical conditions?
Fixed term / internal secondment until 27th March 2027
Main duties of the job
You will need to be a highly motivated individual, who is keen to further develop and lead. Possessing excellent communication skills. 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.We are looking for forward thinking, experienced individuals who are enthusiastic and keen to develop their leadership and management skills. The post will include internal rotation to nights, weekends and bank holidays.
About us
One of the largest Trust's in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients' own homes. You will be joining a team of over 11,000 amazing colleagues providing care to 800,000 residents.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a range of services including mental health support. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.
To support our employees to achieve their career aspirations you may be eligible to obtain a qualification via an apprenticeship. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a skills review to facilitate this. For full details please see the attached Apprenticeship Handbook
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Find out about living and working with us - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A
Details
Date posted
16 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
11 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
432-HR96-26
Job locations
Colchester Hospital
Turner Road
Colchester
CO4 5JL
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 contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Supporting documents
Privacy notice
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)