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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - Acute Medical Unit

The closing date is 05 February 2026

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Staff Nurse - Acute Medical UnitBasildon 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.

Main duties of the job

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.

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

30 January 2026

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-DoM-BA-1288

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS15 5NL


Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full NMC Registration
  • Nursing Qualification

Desirable

  • Willing to work towards a higher qualification, certificate/diploma

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience in AMU

Desirable

  • Evidence of experience handling emergencies

Skills

Essential

  • Customer Care Skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full NMC Registration
  • Nursing Qualification

Desirable

  • Willing to work towards a higher qualification, certificate/diploma

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience in AMU

Desirable

  • Evidence of experience handling emergencies

Skills

Essential

  • Customer Care Skills

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

SS15 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

SS15 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

Patti Sibanda

patti.sibanda@nhs.net

01268394632

Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

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-DoM-BA-1288

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS15 5NL


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