Registered nurse

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Colchester is excited to offer an opportunity for a Registered Nurse with general acute experience to join a new 16-bedded unit dedicated to older adults. This role demands adaptability and strong clinical judgement within a fast-paced frailty assessment environment. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude, with the ability to respond to changing priorities. Immediate availability is preferred to support the unit's opening on December 29.

Qualifications

• Proven general acute experience in nursing.
• Ability to work in a high-turnover healthcare unit.
• Demonstrates a positive and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Meet the Trust's training requirements and provide high-quality nursing care.
• Contribute to the development of nursing practice within a multi-professional team.
• Ensure patient care standards comply with Trust guidelines.

Skills

Adaptability

Strong clinical judgement

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

• To meet the needs of the Trust with regard to Induction, mandatory and statutory training.
• To work within the framework for Clinical Governance to provide effective, high quality individualised nursing care to patients and relatives/carers and to contribute to the continuing development of nursing practice.
• To ensure high standards of patient care at all times, in line with Trust policies and guidelines.
• To work as an effective member of the nursing and wider multi-professional healthcare team.
• To work within the Trust's Competency Framework for Registered Nurses, the Ward/Department Philosophy and the NMC Code of Conduct/ Professional Standards for the Protection of Patients.

Job Opportunity

We are excited to offer an opportunity for an Registered nurse with proven general acute experience to join our brand‑new 16-bedded unit, caring primarily for older adults with an expected turnover of 24‑48 hours. This is a fantastic role for a motivated and enthusiastic nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate care within a fast‑paced frailty assessment environment. You should feel confident working in a high-turnover unit, demonstrating adaptability, strong clinical judgement, and the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential, along with a positive, proactive attitude and a willingness to learn and grow as part of a new and developing service. We aim to open the unit on the 29th December, therefore we require someone who is able to be released from their current role at short notice. If successful following interview, we would be happy to discuss this with your current ESNEFT line manager to support the successful opening of the new unit.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of the ESNEFT's core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

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