Staff Nurse Emergency Department | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 09 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 August 2025 |
| Location: | Southend, SS0 0RY |
| Company: | Southend University Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7264837/390-DoM-SO-8256 |
Summary
We are looking for motivated individuals with excellent communication & organisational skills who are dedicated to working as part of the team.
We are currently recruiting for Band 5 registered nurses to help maintain our very high standards of care. The successful candidates will help formulate and carry out effective care plans for our patients and ensure they are delivered to the highest standard.
Our dynamic caring team are looking for colleagues who can communicate clearly and empathetically with patients and relatives as well as other team members. No two days in the department are ever the same, so we can guarantee a varied and interesting workload. In return, we would need someone with excellent organisational skills, the capability to prioritise a busy workload, masses of professionalism, good teamwork skills and an ability to work under pressure.
You must have significant ED experience. The ideal candidate would be triage trained and have excellent communication and team working skills and be able to make sound clinical decisions and support flow and patient care in ED.
Ensure that all the care planned is delivered to the patient at the highest possible standard.
To always work within the professional scope of practice and adhere to the NMC code of conduct at all times, maintaining professional development and high standards of communication at all times.
Evaluate and document nursing actions and alter the care plan in accordance with the changing needs of the patient. To act as an advocate for the patient at all times and promote patient health through education
Pro-actively communicate and liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team on matters affecting patient care. Ensure the rights of patients are respected at all times and assist in the provision of
information, enabling informed decisions to be made about their care.
In conjunction with the Ward Manager/Deputy Ward Manager, identify and plan appropriate interventions that contribute to high staff morale and good working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team. Support the appraisals and sickness management process.
Contribute to the reduction of healthcare acquired infection by ensuring a high standard of infection control practice in the light of research, current best evidence and legislation.
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 Staff Nurse 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.
We look forward to your application.
May close early due to number of applications
This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Jul 2025