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 healthcare organization in the UK is seeking qualified nurses or student nurses with A&E placement experience for a Staff Nurse position in their busy A&E department in Basildon. The role involves patient care, supporting ward management, and collaboration with healthcare partners. Flexible working and career development opportunities are offered. Application deadline: 28 Sep 2025.

Benefits

Good working environment

Flexible working opportunities

Access to training and support

Qualifications

• Qualified nurses with 6 months experience or student nurses with A&E placement experience.
• Desire to work in a busy A&E department.
• Aligned attitude with a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in implementing Trust policies and procedures.
• Support the ward manager and improve patient care.
• Work on projects regarding local policy and service development.

Skills

Patient care

Ward management skills

Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse qualification or A&E placement experience

Job description

Overview

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 note that this advert may close early due to the number of applications.

Role and Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the implementation of Trust policies and procedures at ward/department level, reinforcing their use to provide and maintain the highest standards of patient care and to develop and maintain good ward management and organisational skills.
• Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills, initially under supervision, using the Trust’s Performance Review System, enabling standards of patient care to be monitored and improved.
• Provide effective support for the ward manager and sister/charge nurse, ensuring self-development in day-to-day ward management and, under the supervision of the ward/department manager, work on delegated projects relating to local policy and service development to support awareness of service delivery plans.
• Collaborate with colleagues and with MSE Health and Care Partnership to deliver excellent local and specialist services aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of patients in a compassionate way, and to provide a respectful, yet vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
• Join a team that values being the best from facilities through to consultant specialists and seeks individuals with potential who are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic.

Candidate Profile and Qualifications

• Qualified nurses with 6 months experience or student nurses with A&E placement experience.
• A desire to work in one of the busiest A&E departments in the region.
• Outlook and attitude aligned with a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.

Development and Benefits

We offer a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, and the chance to develop your career with access to appropriate training and support to succeed and progress.

Application Information

Are you looking for an exciting role as a Staff Nurse and ready to bring your unique qualities? We want to hear from you. For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025