Deputy Charge Nurse - Critical Care | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 24 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 April 2026 |
| Location: | Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 0RY |
| Company: | Southend University Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7800687/390-TAC-SO-6250 |
Summary
Our Critical Care department are looking to recruit three Deputy Charge nurses, Band 6, for a rotational post through ITU and HDU tobecome competent in caring for level 2 and level 3 patients and able to work days and nights on an internal rotation basis.
You will have strong leadership qualities and an advanced level of critical care knowledge with strong recent experience within the Critical Care environment, hold an advanced Critical Care qualification and be motivated individuals with a vision of how to take the Critical Care services forward.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Your role will be to act as team leader including taking charge of the unit in the absence of a Senior Speciality /Charge Nurse and be responsible for the effective deployment of Critical Care resources including manpower, adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Practice at all times and must ensure Critical Care’s compliance with and application of hospital policies and procedures.
You will also support the development, implementation and monitoring of Governance systems in Critical Care relating to Risk Management, Health and Safety and Controls Assurance, ensure that an individual programme of care is planned, implemented and evaluated for each patient within own sphere of responsibility, participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance process
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
We look forward to your application.
This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Apr 2026