Registered Nurse | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Band 5 Nurse for the Haemodialysis Unit. The role offers the opportunity to provide excellent individualized patient care and play a key role in mentorship and team collaboration. Ideal candidates may be newly qualified or experienced in various nursing areas. The position focuses on clinical competencies and supporting quality care delivery as well as strategic development within the Trust. Join our vibrant team and contribute to enhancing healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified nurses or those with varied experience are welcome.
• Haemodialysis experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized care while respecting patient dignity.
• Act as a mentor to students and newly qualified staff.
• Assist senior staff with service development and policy implementation.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Effective communication

Mentorship

Clinical competencies

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Band 5 Nurse – Haemodialysis Unit

We are currently looking for a Band 5 Nurse to come and join our team on Haemodialysis Unit, as a secondment for our 26 bedded chronic and 4 bed acute dialysis unit in Southend Hospital.

About the Unit

Our ward prides itself in providing a high standard of patient care, experience, and quality service. Our team is friendly, supportive, vibrant and dynamic; everyone is encouraged to participate as a member of the team in developing their nursing skills. We offer a structured band 5 haemodialysis competency programme and support to complete mandatory training.

Who We're Looking For

We hope to attract a wide range of experience for the post; we welcome applicants that are newly qualified or have experience in different areas who would like to join our team therefore previous Haemodialysis experience is preferred but not essential.

Please note that no VISA sponsorship available for this role and previous candidates need not apply.

Key Responsibilities

Your role will be to access, plan, implement, evaluate, holistic, high quality and individualised care which respects our patient personal dignity and beliefs whilst maintaining a safe working environment for patients, visitors and staff and promoting effective communication within the care team and with colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors.

You will act as a mentor to students and newly qualified staff including teaching and assessing, within their realm of competence, upholding the philosophy of evidence based practice and assist in the management of the ward budget and ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained advising of any shortfalls and taking action appropriate to their level of expertise.

In this role you will assist your Senior staff with service development and the overall implementation of relevant policies within the department, supporting the Senior Management team with formulation of long term strategic plans which require flexibility impacting across the whole Trust.

You will help to Identify strategies for increasing patient demand whilst being technically competent and clinically effective and maintaining a professional profile and develop skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust Policies and Procedures.

Our Vision and Culture

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing 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.

Why Join Us?

Are you looking for an exciting Registered Nurse role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you?

How to Apply

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

This advert closes on Friday 12 Dec 2025.