Staff Nurse - Acute Medical Unit

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

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Grimsby seeks a dedicated Staff Nurse for the Acute Medical Unit. In this dynamic role, you will lead patient admissions, manage medicines, and support discharge planning, ensuring high-quality care delivery. The position requires NMC registration and fosters teamwork in a fast-paced environment. This role is essential for maintaining patient flow and delivering urgent care. A competitive salary of £31,049 per annum pro rata awaits you in this rewarding position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a hospital setting, e.g., Health care assistant role.
• Training within acute/emergency care.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting the full admission process for patients.
• Playing an active role in medicines management.
• Contributing to proactive discharge planning.
• Providing hands-on care to acutely unwell patients.
• Delivering urgent care and supporting investigations.
• Working with the Nurse in Charge for effective flow.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Participating in the Same Day Emergency Care clinic.

Skills

Good standard of written communication

Effective coping skills

Education

NMC registered

Able to understand medical terminology

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - Acute Medical Unit

The closing date is 06 January 2026

The Acute Medical Unit is a high-energy, fast-paced assessment environment with 48 bedded spaces, supported by a busy Same Day Emergency Care Clinic operating 7 days a week. As a Registered Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and well-organised care, consistently striving for the highest standards. As part of our Emergency Village, you'll also be instrumental in promoting and supporting patient flow across departments, helping ensure every patient receives timely and seamless care.

With a dedicated AMU workforce of around 100 staff, including five experienced Senior Sisters and an on-site Clinical Educator, you'll be joining a well-supported and highly motivated team. Our nurses and healthcare assistants work collaboratively, championing excellent patient care and fostering a positive, dynamic environment where you will be welcomed, developed, and valued.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will be at the heart of patient care and flow within the Acute Medical Unit and Same Day Emergency Care service. Your responsibilities will be varied, fast-paced, and deeply rewarding, including:

• Leading and supporting the full admission process, ensuring patients are welcomed and assessed efficiently.
• Playing an active role in medicines management to support safe and effective treatment.
• Contributing to proactive discharge planning to support patient flow and timely transitions of care.
• Providing hands-on care to acutely unwell patients, responding quickly and confidently to changing clinical needs.
• Delivering urgent or emergency care and supporting investigations to aid rapid diagnosis and treatment.
• Working closely with the Nurse in Charge to maintain smooth and effective flow through the unit.
• Collaborating with a wide range of multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, holistic patient care.
• Taking part in the running of our Same Day Emergency Care clinic, supporting patients who require rapid assessment and treatment.

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

For more detail about the role and its responsibilities, we encourage you to explore the full Job Description attached to this advert. It provides a clear picture of what you can expect day-to-day and how you'll contribute to the smooth running of our service.

Person Specification

Education

• NMC registered
• Able to understand medical terminology

Interest

• Previous experience working in a hospital setting (e.g Health care assistant role)
• Training within acute / emergency care

Communication

• Good standard of written communication
• Able to demonstrate insight into strengths and personal actions
• Effective coping skills and demonstrable ability to achieve demanding objectives against deadlines

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 yearPer Annum Pro Rata for part time