Job summary We are looking for experienced A&E or Acute nurses to enhance our team of Band 6's in the department. to help in making the group a beacon of training, professionalism and expert care, if you are dedicated and interested in career development within A&E then look no further. Our A&E Department is a busy and vibrant unit with caring and compassionate staff, who strive every day to give the best and most effective care within the NHS. As our Charge Nurse you will directly supervise and monitor the provision of nursing care in accordance with individual management plans, maintaining high standards of patient care and participate in the management of the department. Main duties of the job You will ensure good communication exists between patients, visitors and all members of the health care team, promote harmonious working relationships and safe working practices, co-operate and communicate effectively with outside agencies. You will ensure information given and received at handover is patient centered, assist in ensuring all staff follow guidelines for written documentation, maintaining patient notes and documents an attain excellent communication skills for dealing with distressed patients/relatives who are terminal / bereaved. Your role involves ensuring the daily workload is reflected in the staffing and skill mix, to act as point of contact for department staff in the absence of band 7 Lead Nurse, to ensure all drug administration is in accordance with the legal and Trust policies, to perform the role of breach avoidance facilitator and to ensure discharge planning is effective and safe. You will supervise staff as appropriate, ensure all staff are aware and conform to all Trust policies, ensuring all staff work to achieve an acceptable safe standard and quality of care and keep up to date and disseminate evidence-based practices and government policies related to care and speciality. About us We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress. Details Date posted 02 July 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £38,682 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 390-MED-BA-1205 Job locations Basildon Nethermayne Basildon, Essex SS16 5NL Job description Job responsibilities For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application! Job description Job responsibilities For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application! Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered Mentorship Programme - Evidence of completion or planned course. Desirable Evidence of ATLS/TNCC or TILS training ALS Adult Acute Care course Practice supervisor/assessor training Experience Essential Significant experience as a Staff Nurse in Emergency Care Nursing Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered Mentorship Programme - Evidence of completion or planned course. Desirable Evidence of ATLS/TNCC or TILS training ALS Adult Acute Care course Practice supervisor/assessor training Experience Essential Significant experience as a Staff Nurse in Emergency Care Nursing 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 Basildon Nethermayne Basildon, Essex SS16 5NL 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 Basildon Nethermayne Basildon, Essex SS16 5NL Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab). Location : Basildon, Nethermayne, SS16 5NL Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom