Staff Nurse - Emergency Department

NHS; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health trust in Leigh on Sea is seeking a compassionate Staff Nurse for its Emergency Department. The ideal candidate will have ED experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to high-quality patient care. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a salary of £31,049 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience of multi-disciplinary working in Emergency Department/Emergency medicine.
• Demonstrable experience in ED.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of patient care.
• Evaluate and document nursing actions.
• Support multidisciplinary team communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical decision-making

Education

NMC Registration

Post-registration professional development

Job description

Overview

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - Emergency Department

The closing date is 24 October 2025

Are you a motivated and compassionate nurse looking to take the next step in your career? We're recruiting Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our friendly and dedicated team, where you'll play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and high-quality care to our patients.

In this role, you'll work collaboratively with colleagues to plan, implement, and evaluate care plans that meet individual patient needs. You'll be supported by an experienced and dynamic team who take pride in maintaining the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Every day brings something different -- no two shifts are the same -- offering you the chance to develop your clinical skills and experience across a variety of situations.

We're looking for individuals with excellent communication and organisational skills, a caring and empathetic approach, and the ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment. In return, you'll join a supportive team that values teamwork, growth, and continuous professional development.

If you're passionate about making a difference and providing exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

You must have significant ED experience. The ideal candidate would be triage trained and have excellent communication and team working skills and be able to make sound clinical decisions and support flow and patient care in ED.

Ensure that all the care planned is delivered to the patient at the highest possible standard.

To always work within the professional scope of practice and adhere to the NMC code of conduct at all times, maintaining professional development and high standards of communication at all times.

Evaluate and document nursing actions and alter the care plan in accordance with the changing needs of the patient. To act as an advocate for the patient at all times and promote patient health through education

Pro-actively communicate and liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team on matters affecting patient care. Ensure the rights of patients are respected at all times and assist in the provision of information, enabling informed decisions to be made about their care.

In conjunction with the Ward Manager/Deputy Ward Manager, identify and plan appropriate interventions that contribute to high staff morale and good working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team. Support the appraisals and sickness management process.

Contribute to the reduction of healthcare acquired infection by ensuring a high standard of infection control practice in the light of research, current best evidence and legislation.

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

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.

May close early due to number of applications

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of multi-disciplinary working in Emergency Department/Emergency medicine.
• Demonstrable experience in ED

Qualification

• NMC Registration
• Evidence of post registration professional development

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)