• Job Description

  Req#: C9432-25-0754?language=en&page=578&sort=publicationDateDesc

  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.

  Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

  Details

  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

  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).

  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)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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