Staff Nurse - Benfleet Ward | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking compassionate Registered Nurses to join their Acute Stroke ward team. In this role, you will ensure that care plans are implemented effectively and lead the team in the absence of management. This position offers a supportive environment focused on teamwork and excellent patient care. Apply today for this rewarding opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Ensure individual patient care plans are created, implemented, and evaluated.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide high standards of care.
• Act as team leader in the absence of the Ward Manager.
• Participate in all relevant governance processes.
• Adhere to the NMC code of Professional Conduct.
• Act as a positive role model.

Job description

Overview

Benfleet ward - Acute Stroke ward, are looking for compassionate and caring Registered Nurses to join their bright and friendly team.

We believe teamwork is at the centre of our success. We are a very supportive team and believe that if we work together, we can provide excellent patient care.

Acute Stroke provides comprehensive, high-quality care to patients with a wide variety of stroke/medical conditions. Our aim is to provide a supportive environment fostering person-centred care to enable patients to reach their optimum level of health and independence.

Benfleet Ward is a dynamic and friendly team, that believes team working is at the centre of our success. We are a very supportive team and believe that if we work together, we can provide excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• To ensure that an individual programme of care is planned, implemented and evaluated for each patient within own sphere of responsibility.
• To work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of care to the patients.
• To act as team leader including taking charge of the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager/Deputy Ward Manager.
• To participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance process.
• You will adhere to the NMC code of Professional Conduct at all times and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
• To act as a positive role model at all times.

Ambition and Environment

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

Apply

Are you looking for an exciting Staff Nurse role 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. We look forward to your application.

This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Oct 2025