Staff Nurse - Acute Medical Unit | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Grimsby is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Acute Medical Unit. The successful candidate will be pivotal in delivering exceptional patient care in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include managing admissions, medicines, and discharge planning, while ensuring urgent care for patients. Join a collaborative team focused on high standards and patient excellence. This role offers a vibrant work culture along with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Registered Nurse with a focus on patient safety and care.
• Experience in fast-paced medical environments is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the admission process efficiently.
• Manage medicines to support effective treatment.
• Contribute to proactive discharge planning.
• Provide hands-on care to acutely unwell patients.
• Deliver emergency care and assist in rapid investigations.
• Work with the Nurse in Charge for smooth patient flow.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for holistic care.
• Support the Same Day Emergency Care clinic operations.

Skills

Safe patient care

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Medicines management

Emergency care

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

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.

With a dedicated AMU workforce of around 100 staff, including five experienced Senior Sisters and an on‑site Clinical Educator you will join 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.

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:

• 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.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well‑being of our patients, and to 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.

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.

This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Jan 2026.