Main area General Medicine Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours
- Full time
- Part time
37.5 hours per week (shift pattern covering 24/7) Job ref 432-HR946-26
Site Colchester Hospital Town Colchester Salary £32,073 – £39,043 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 18/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 30/10/2026
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 for enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurses to join the Medicine Division (MACNEE) at Colchester Hospital.
The Medicine Division provides care across a wide range of specialist and general medical services, including:
- Care of the Elderly
- Frailty
- Endocrinology
- Respiratory Medicine
- Stroke
- Renal Medicine
As one of the largest and most diverse clinical divisions within the Trust, MACNEE offers excellent opportunities for newly qualified and experienced nurses wishing to develop a broad range of clinical skills within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.
You will have the opportunity to discuss and negotiate their preferred specialty area during the recruitment process, allowing you to build a career pathway aligned to your interests, skills and development goals.
You will be a key member of the ward nursing team, delivering high-quality, compassionate, person-centred care while working alongside a wide range of healthcare professionals to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.
This role is not suitable if you are required to complete OSCE
Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date; therefore, early application is recommended.
Join MACNEE and build your nursing career in the specialty that inspires you most.
Main duties of the job
Working within your allocated ward area, you will:
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
- Deliver safe, effective and compassionate nursing care.
- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to deteriorating patients.
- Contribute to discharge planning and patient flow.
- Support patients and families through complex and often challenging healthcare journeys.
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records.
- Participate in audit, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
- Support and supervise students, apprentices and junior colleagues as appropriate.
- Act as a professional role model and advocate for high standards of care.
With guidance from ward managers and senior nurses, you will be encouraged to develop professionally and pursue specialist interests within your chosen medical specialty.
Working for our organisation
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.
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
Experience
- Experience working within a nursing or ward environment
- Experience of maintaining accurate patient records and documentation
- Experience communicating sensitive information to patients and families
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience supporting students and junior staff
- Experience of quality improvement and audit activity
- IV therapy and cannulation skills
- Experience caring for patients with complex medical conditions
- Leadership or people management experience
Skills & Abilities
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work independently using professional knowledge and judgement
- Effective time management and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise workload within a fast-paced clinical environment
- Competence in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Education and Qualification
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Teaching and Assessing qualification or willingness to undertake
Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.
Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.
If you require any information in an alternative format or have any access needs for the application process, please contact us.
Secondment – if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.
When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment.
Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document
The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.
Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due to Home Office eligibility. Please note Band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship.
In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; we look forward to receiving your application for employment.
We do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process, including job applications, interviews, sponsorship arrangements or employment offers
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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.
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