Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Emergency Medicine Division at Colchester Hospital. We are looking for an inspiring individual to join our team. You will need to have proven experience at a band 5 in the acute medicine environment. 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. If you have good juggling skills to be able to balance operational delivery, patient safety, quality & patient experience this could be the challenge you are looking for We are looking for an individual who are keen to develop and deliver excellent clinical care. You must be motivated to drive forward & improve the services for the population of Colchester & surrounding area. In turn, we are keen to give you the opportunity to develop your skills whilst supporting you in your career development. We would welcome candidates with experience within acute medical settings who are keen to progress their career within urgent care. You will hold a current professional registration; have excellent communication skills, the ability to remain professional under pressure and have excellent leadership skills. Main duties of the job You will be open to the challenges brought about by change and who are committed to creative partnerships. You will need to be responsive to the fluctuating demands typical of the emergency environment and show a willingness to undertake extended roles You will require excellent clinical and leadership skills essential to fulfil the role as a nurse. We are looking for an individual who is keen to sustain and improve patient care, quality, and experience. You must be highly organised, with good attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team. It is vital that you have the capability and the ability to develop and lead a team within a supportive culture. The main focus of this role is patient flow, to ensure we get the right patient to the right place in a timely manner, with the emphasis on patient safety and clinical efficiency whilst demonstrating high quality care. 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 thatTime Mattersto 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?vGkPu7HphU8A Date posted 11 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 432-HR64-25 Job locations Colchester Hospital Colchester CO4 5JL Job description Job responsibilities For full details of theresponsibilitiesand dutiesof this role please see the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of theresponsibilitiesand dutiesof this role please see the attached job description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current NMC registration Evidence of recent continuing professional development Desirable Mentorship qualification Experience Essential Proven experience in an acute setting Demonstrates leadership potential Supervising other staff Evidence of delivering appropriate standard of patient care and improving the patient experience Knowledge Essential Understanding of the NMC code of professional conduct Articulates understanding role of Staff Nurse Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current NMC registration Evidence of recent continuing professional development Desirable Mentorship qualification Experience Essential Proven experience in an acute setting Demonstrates leadership potential Supervising other staff Evidence of delivering appropriate standard of patient care and improving the patient experience Knowledge Essential Understanding of the NMC code of professional conduct Articulates understanding role of Staff Nurse 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 Colchester CO4 5JL Employer's website https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)