Bank Endoscopy Nurse - Band 6 | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Great Notley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Great Notley is seeking a qualified nurse to ensure high standards of patient care through planning, evaluation, and team leadership. Responsibilities include working with multidisciplinary teams and adhering to professional conduct standards. This role is critical for maintaining patient rights and care standards in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Nursing registration and qualification acceptable by NMC.
• Experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate care for each patient.
• Ensure high standard of multidisciplinary team delivery.
• Take charge in the absence of management.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure that an individual programme of care is planned, implemented, and evaluated for each patient within own sphere of responsibility.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of care to the patients.
• Act as team leader, including taking charge of the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager/Deputy Ward Manager.
• Participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance process.
• Adhere to the NMC code of Professional Conduct at all times and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Act as a positive role model at all times.
• Make a thorough assessment of the patient’s needs and document these in accordance with Trust policies. Formulate a plan of care based on the identified needs of the patient, taking into account current evidence‑based research findings. Ensure that all the care planned is delivered to the patient at the highest possible standard. Evaluate and document nursing actions and alter the care plan in accordance with the changing needs of the patient.
• 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 of information, 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. Positively contribute to the process of change within the ward. 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. Adhere to the Trust Policies and Guidelines for the Safe Handling, Administration, Storage and Custody of Medicinal Products.

This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Dec 2025.