Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse Emergency Department

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Job 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.

Main duties of the job

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 ofinformation, 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.

About us

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

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

390-DoM-SO-8256

Job locations

Southend

Southend

SS0 0RY


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of multi-disciplinary working in Emergency Department/Emergency medicine.
  • Minimum 2 years experience in ED

Qualification

Essential

  • NMC Registration
  • Evidence of post registration professional development

Desirable

  • ALS, EPLS, PLS, ATLS. Mentorship
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of multi-disciplinary working in Emergency Department/Emergency medicine.
  • Minimum 2 years experience in ED

Qualification

Essential

  • NMC Registration
  • Evidence of post registration professional development

Desirable

  • ALS, EPLS, PLS, ATLS. Mentorship

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Southend

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Southend

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

ED Matron

Jane Ralph

Jane.Ralph1@nhs.net

017024355555

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

390-DoM-SO-8256

Job locations

Southend

Southend

SS0 0RY


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