Nurses for hire in Colchester

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    candidates

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills11%
    Nursing5%
    Leadership4%

  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree59%
    Vocational or technical training22%
    Master's degree12%

  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years40%
    6-10 years30%
    3-5 years20%

  • Current company

    East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
    Efficiency-For Care Limited
    First Option Healthcare

  • Time at current job

    2-5 years43%
    More than 5 years29%
    Less than a year14%

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Last updated: 20 Sept 2026

Nurse: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Colchester: £37,912 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £84,210 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Support Worker

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresFirst Aid CertificationPrevent Duty GuidanceCare CertificateBasic Life Support+1 more

    Skills

    Home HealthCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCare ExperienceBasic Life SupportTime Management

  • Care assistant/ support worker

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationAirway ManagementPatient-Centred CareCare CertificateBasic Life SupportBLS Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipPublic SpeakingVerbal De-EscalationVital SignsPatient Monitoring

  • Mental Healthcare Assistant

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Experience Working with Individuals with AutismDementia CareUK GDPRGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)NVQ+22 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCare Record KeepingClinical Record KeepingPatient AssessmentPerson-Centred Care PlanningMental Capacity Act 2005

  • Care Assistant/Support Worker

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Patient Personal Care AssistancePatient MonitoringCase Note RecordingCase Record UpdatesCare PlansClinical Notes Tracking+30 more

    Skills

    First Aid CertificationBLS CertificationCommunication SkillsCare Record KeepingRecord KeepingClinical Record Keeping

  • HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneSafeguarding ProceduresMedication AdministrationFood Hygiene CertificateChild Safeguarding

    Skills

    Learning Disability Service ExperienceExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesSafeguarding ProceduresCommunication SkillsPatient-Centred CarePersonal Service Experience

  • Registered Nurse

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    NursingBachelor's DegreeNursingMaternity and Perinatal CareLabour & BirthMidwifery Experience+2 more

    Skills

    Home HealthNursingHospital ExperienceAccident and Emergency (A&e) ExperienceA&e Patient ExperienceCritical & Intensive Care

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What's the average time to fill a nurse role?

The average time to fill a nurse role is 41 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do nurses tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a nurse include: communication skills, nursing and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for nurses?

Common licenses or certifications for nurses include: NMC, Nursing and Safeguarding Certification.

What are some job titles related to nurses?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to nurses include: agency nurse, HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT and support worker.

What level of education is common for a nurse?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a nurse in Colchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a nurse?

Most nurses have 13 years of professional experience.

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