Staff Nurse | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare organization in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a nurse for the Ophthalmology department. Responsibilities include adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and maintaining nursing records, among others. Applicants must have a valid NMC pin and driving license. Join us to provide high-quality care and improve patient health.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid NMC pin.
• Driving is essential to the post.

Responsibilities

• Act according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Maintain professional development per NMC standards.
• Participate in practice and service redesign.

Job description

Overview

These vacancies are available at the following sites: Southend, Broomfield & Orsett Hospital.

The candidate will work as part of the multidisciplinary team always ensuring the delivery of a high standard of care to the patients and act as a positive role model. The candidate will adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures. The post holder is expected to work within Ophthalmology MSE across the three sites. Driving is essential to this post. The candidate must have a valid NMC pin.

Responsibilities

• Act at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Maintain professional and personal development in accordance with PREPP requirements through the PRIDE framework, annual appraisal, personal development plans, portfolio development and reflective writing skills.
• Ensure all nursing records are completed in accordance with Mid & South Essex Hospital policies and NMC standards for records and record keeping.
• Participate in new practice and service redesign solutions in response to feedback, evaluation and need, working across boundaries and broadening sphere of influence.
• Take all possible precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, service users, visitors and the public, by implementing all policies related to health, safety, security and risk.

Organisation and aims

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing 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.

Application

We look forward in receiving your application! For more information, please refer to the job description.

The advert closes on Thursday 18 Sep 2025.