Staff Nurse - Acute Medical Unit | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | Basildon, SS15 5NL |
| Company: | Southend University Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7667604/390-DoM-BA-1288 |
Summary
Staff Nurse – Acute Medical Unit
Basildon Hospital
Acute Medical Unit at Basildon Hospital is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Staff Nurse to join our dedicated and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, compassionate and confident nurse who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is committed to delivering high‑quality patient care.
As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you will maintain the highest standards of nursing practice, ensuring safe, effective and person‑centred care at all times. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, working collaboratively with colleagues across all healthcare professions to support positive patient outcomes. Promoting harmonious working relationships and upholding safe working practices will be central to your role.
We are looking for someone who is flexible, honest and reliable, with a proactive approach and a genuine passion for acute medicine. In return, we offer a welcoming team environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a real difference to patients at a critical point in their care journey.
Come and be part of a team where your skills, dedication and compassion truly matter.
To clinically give and receive the patient centred handovers.
Ensuring that all drug administration in accordance with Legal and Trust Directorate Policies and procedures, assist with safe Custody, storage and Control of all drugs at ward level.
Ensuring that the discharge planning process starts on admissions to prevent delays and make good utilisation of Unit beds.
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.
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.
We look forward to your application!
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
This advert closes on Thursday 5 Feb 2026