Staff Nurse | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 per annum (pro rata) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 March 2026 |
| Location: | Chelmsford, CM1 7ET |
| Company: | Southend University Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7759130/390-SUR-BR-5250 |
Summary
The post holder will always adhere to the NMC code of Professional Conduct and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures. To ensure that an individual programmed of care is planned, implemented, and evaluated for each patient within own sphere of responsibility. The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team always ensuring the delivery of a high standard of car to the patients and act as positive role model and take charge in the absence of team leader.
To participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance process.
The post holder is expected to work within Ophthalmology MSE across the three sites including off site clinic.
The role involves delivering high‑quality, patient‑focused nursing care within the ophthalmology outpatient service, supporting the safe and efficient running of clinics and assisting with a range of ophthalmic procedures. The post holder contributes to the ongoing management of patients with both acute and long‑term eye conditions while developing specialist ophthalmic knowledge. Throughout the role, they are expected to uphold core nursing standards and work in line with NHS policies and NMC requirements to ensure consistently safe and effective care.
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 new 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.
This advert closes on Friday 13 Mar 2026