Job summary
- Main area
- Nayland Ward
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- 11 months (Internal Secondment / Fixed Term until 27th March 2027)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week)
- Job ref
- 432-HR96-26
- Employer
- East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Colchester Hospital
- Town
- Colchester
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/04/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 06/05/2026
Employer heading
Deputy Ward Sister / Charge Nurse - Nayland Ward
NHS AfC: Band 6
We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.
Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits
Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Job overview
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 a passionate, quick thinking individual who enjoys working at a fast pace within 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.
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse First Level
- Post registration qualification relevant to area up to post graduate diploma level
- ILS certificate as relevant to the area
- Student assessor
Desirable criteria
- Nursing / Management degree
- Willingness to undertake further academic study
- NVQ assessors qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience leading teams
- Clinical expertise
- Coaching/Mentoring
- Evidence of managing and improving the patient experience
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience at Band 6
- Evidence of teaching/assessing
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Sound evidence of clinical ability
- Articulates understanding role of Band 6
- IT skills
Desirable criteria
- Bed management and patient flow
- Rota management
Skills
Essential criteria
- Leadership
Desirable criteria
- Ability to teach
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Carlyne Springett
- Job title
- Ward Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
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