Nurses for hire in Colchester

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    1,168

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    11%
    Nursing
    5%
    Leadership
    4%

  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    60%
    Vocational or technical training
    19%
    Master's degree
    12%

  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    40%
    3-5 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    20%

  • Current company

    • Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
    • Bupa
    • Leonard Cheshire Disability

  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    33%
    Less than a year
    22%
    2-5 years
    22%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,168 profiles for Nurses in Colchester

Last updated: 31 Oct 2026

Nurse: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Colchester: £37,986 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £84,783 yearly
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  • Outreach Worker

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    NMCNursingCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipMental and Behavioural Health ExperienceMental Health ServicesMental Health Patient Care Experience

  • Mental Healthcare Assistant

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Complaint HandlingUK GDPRConflict Management+14 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCare Record KeepingMedication AdministrationClinical Record KeepingEHR SystemsPatient Assessment

  • Support Worker

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCare CertificateBasic Life SupportBLS Certification

    Skills

    Home HealthCommunication SkillsPatient Personal Care AssistanceCustomer ServiceCare ExperienceBasic Life Support

  • Senior staff Nurse

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    NMCNursingBasic Life SupportBLS Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAcute Care ExperienceCardiac ECG TestingBlood SamplingVenepunctureWound Dressing Changes

  • Care Assistant/Support Worker

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Patient Personal Care AssistancePatient MonitoringCase Note RecordingCare PlansClinical Notes TrackingOccupational Health Service Experience+26 more

    Skills

    First Aid CertificationBLS CertificationCommunication SkillsCare Record KeepingFirst Aid AdministrationClinical Record Keeping

  • Nurse

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Word ProcessingNMCNursingFirst Aid CertificationEHSMicrosoft Excel+5 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPatient-Centred CareVital SignsPatient MonitoringPatient ObservationPersonal Service Experience

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

The average time to fill a nurse role is 43 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 Basic Life Support.

What are some job titles related to nurses?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to nurses include: agency nurse, outreach worker 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 15 years of professional experience.

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