Staff Nurse - Accident and Emergency | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Basildon is seeking motivated staff nurses to join a dynamic A&E department. Applicants should be qualified nurses with at least 6 months of experience or student nurses having A&E placement experience. The role involves delivering excellent patient care, supporting ward management, and engaging in continuous professional development. Opportunities for growth and innovation await in a vibrant working environment. Apply before the closing date, Monday 5 Jan 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of nursing experience or student with A&E placement.
• Commitment to excellent patient care in a busy environment.
• Ability to work under supervision while developing professional skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement Trust policies and procedures at the ward level.
• Provide support for the ward manager and participate in local policy projects.
• Maintain and update personal and professional skills continuously.

Skills

Qualified nurses

A&E placement experience

Patient care

Job description

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.

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 to work on delegated projects relating to local policy and service development to work towards an awareness of service delivery plans.

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.

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.

This advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026.