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

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

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking enthusiastic registered nurses to join their surgical team. Candidates must possess an NMC pin and excellent communication skills to manage patient care effectively. The role offers flexible working opportunities and supports career development through training. This is a perfect opportunity to embrace a fulfilling nursing pathway while providing exceptional patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Access to training and career development

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMC pin required.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in managing a caseload of patients.

Responsibilities

• Practice in accordance with the NMC Code and Trust guidelines.
• Organize and deliver individualised patient care.
• Communicate and collaborate with patients and healthcare teams.

Skills

Very good communication skills

Ability to deliver individualised patient care

Experience in nursing

Education

NMC pin

Job description

Overview

We are seeking enthusiastic registered nurses to work within our team. We have 32 surgical beds, providing nurses with opportunities to be supported in learning new skills and to take on new challenges. We place a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary working and pride ourselves on holistic care for patients and staff. With a firm belief in education, you will be supported in your nursing development with an open door policy to the senior nursing team so you can discuss your future and progress. We strive to treat all staff fairly with respect and to develop you in your chosen pathway so that we mutually benefit from working together to give the best patient care we can. You will need very good communication skills to network closely with other departments and multidisciplinary teams, and excellent patient care to manage your caseload of patients. We look forward to hearing from you should you wish to have an informal visit to discuss the role.

Please be advised we cannot accept applications on this post for those that need to complete the OSCE exam. Applicants must have already obtained their NMC pin. To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. To consistently organise and deliver individualised patient care, ensuring patients physical, social and psychological needs are met. To communicate effectively and work in partnership with patients, their relatives/carers, nursing colleagues and members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure care is delivered in an accurate and efficient manner. To contribute to supporting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to maintain/improve and develop high standards of patient care, and thereby ensuring that the patients are treated with privacy, dignity and respect. Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in actively implementing initiatives outlined within the Trust’s local Nursing and Midwifery and Patient Involvement & Experience Strategies. To assist the Senior Sister in ensuring that nursing practice reflects current clinical developments, evidence based guidance and is based on sound nursing audit and research, identifying opportunities for the promotion and participation in such activities. Embrace the Essence of Care Framework and actively participate in its implementation locally.

Responsibilities

• To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.
• To consistently organise and deliver individualised patient care, ensuring patients' physical, social and psychological needs are met.
• To communicate effectively and work in partnership with patients, their relatives/carers, nursing colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure care is delivered in an accurate and efficient manner.
• To contribute to supporting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to maintain, improve and develop high standards of patient care, and thereby ensuring that patients are treated with privacy, dignity and respect.
• To assist the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in actively implementing initiatives outlined within the Trust’s local Nursing and Midwifery and Patient Involvement & Experience Strategies.
• To assist in ensuring that nursing practice reflects current clinical developments, evidence-based guidance and is based on sound nursing audit and research, identifying opportunities for promotion and participation in such activities. Embrace the Essence of Care Framework and actively participate in its implementation locally.

About the Trust

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Requirements and Benefits

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best. We recruit not only those who are the finest in their field but also those who have potential. Experience is important, but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. We offer a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, and the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training and the support to succeed and progress.

We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities. May close early due to number of applications. This advert closes on Friday 26 Sep 2025