Staff Nurse - Accident and Emergency

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Basildon is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Accident and Emergency department. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment focusing on patient care and professional development. The ideal candidate will have relevant nursing qualifications and experience, including a commitment to providing excellent patient support. The position offers a salary of £31,049 per year, with additional pro-rated benefits for part-time roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute clinical environment as trained or student nurse.
• Previous NHS experience of working in an acute care environment.

Responsibilities

• Involved in the implementation of Trust policies and procedures.
• Provide effective support for the ward manager.
• Maintain and develop personal and professional knowledge.

Skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Initiative

BIPAP

CPAP

VAC Therapy

Traction care

Education

NMC qualified nurse

Student nurse within 6 months of qualifying

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse – Accident and Emergency

The closing date is 05 January 2026

If you want to work in a fast paced, exciting department that is developing with the changing needs of the population then please apply.

We are looking for qualified nurses with 6 months experience or student nurses with A&E placement experience, who have a desire to work in one of the busiest A&E departments in this region.

You will join a professional and highly committed team that prioritizes excellent patient care delivered in a kind and friendly manner.

Please be aware this may close early due to the number of applications.

Main duties of the job

In your role you will be involved actively in the implementation of Trust policies and procedures at ward/department level, reinforcing their use, to provide and maintain the highest possible standards of patient care and to develop and maintain good ward management and organisational skills.

Your role will be to maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills, at first under supervision, using the Trust's Performance Review System, enabling standards of patient care to be monitored constantly and improved.

You will provide effective support for the ward manager and sister/charge nurse, ensuring self‑development in the day-to-day management of the ward and, under the supervision of the ward/department manager, work on delegated projects relating to local policy and service development to work towards an awareness of service delivery plans.

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.

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience in an acute clinical environment as trained or student nurse.
• Previous NHS experience of working in an acute care environment and performing competencies at an advanced level.

Qualifications

• NMC qualified nurse or Student nurse within 6 months of qualifying.
• Previous NHS experience of working in an acute care environment and performing competencies at an advanced level.

Skills

• Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative.
• Evidence of specialist extended skills such as BIPAP, CPAP, VAC Therapy, traction care etc.

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 a year (Pro Rata for Part Time)