Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - James Mackenzie Ward

The closing date is 27 August 2025

Job summary

Join Our Cardiology & Cardiothoracic Nursing Team

Are you a compassionate and skilled nurse looking to make a real impact in specialist care? We're looking for a dedicated professional to join our dynamic Cardiology/Cardiothoracic team, where patient-centred care is at the heart of everything we do.

In this role, you'll be instrumental in delivering high-quality care to patients and their families -- from planning and assessment through to implementation and evaluation, following established care pathways.

You'll also support the smooth running of the unit by developing strong organisational and leadership skills, contributing to a positive learning environment for all staff.

In addition to clinical duties, you'll play a key role in ensuring the safe use, cleaning, and maintenance of essential equipment to uphold our high standards of safety and care.

If you're ready to grow your skills in a supportive and forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Your role will include planning, assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient's care following agreed care pathways, assisting with the provision of an environment conductive to the education of staff and the cleaning, maintenance and safe handling of equipment.

You will need to be proficient in the care of patient's pre and post cardiac intervention, including scrub skills for the cardiac catheter lab and sheath removal, demonstrating skills in the care and management of the critically ill patient, working closely with all members of the care team to ensure the needs of the critically ill patient are met.

You will develop and maintain good unit management and organisational skills and assist with the provision of an environment conductive to the education of staff.

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

22 August 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

Reference number

390-CTC-BA-2227

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details 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 suitable number of applications be received.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details 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 suitable number of applications be received.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Evidence of CPD
  • Efficient Communication skills

Skills

Essential

  • IV Cannulation trained
  • BLS trained

Desirable

  • Cardiac Course
  • ILS trained
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Evidence of CPD
  • Efficient Communication skills

Skills

Essential

  • IV Cannulation trained
  • BLS trained

Desirable

  • Cardiac Course
  • ILS trained

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

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


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

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Jacqueline Smith

jacqueline.smith6@nhs.net

01268524900

Details

Date posted

22 August 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

Reference number

390-CTC-BA-2227

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Supporting documents

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