Staff Nurse -PPU

VerseOne Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Band 5 Cardiology nursing role at Basildon. The post is part-time (23 hours per week) within Brook Suite, a Private Patient Unit on the Basildon Hospital site, focusing on cardiac care and patient pathways.

You will be part of the Cardiology/Cadiothoracic nursing team, planning, implementing and evaluating care, and supporting staff education in a high-standard environment.

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse requirement.
• CPD evidence expected.
• IV Cannulation, BLS and ILS training.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assess, implement and evaluate patient care following pathways.
• Care for pre/post cardiac interventions and critically ill patients.
• Maintain unit management and education environment.

Skills

IV Cannulation

BLS

ILS

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

CPD evidence

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest trusts in the country, following the merger of Mid Essex, Basildon and Southend hospitals in April 2020.

Main area Cardiology Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 23 hours per week (Nursing Long Days, Nights including weekends) Job ref 390-CTC-BAS-1970-A-A

Site Basildon Town Basildon Salary £32,073 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Salary period Yearly Closing 06/10/2026 23:59

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the onlyacute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

Brook Suite is based in the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre on the Basildon Hospital site and is a Private Patient Unit. Brook Suite provides a high standard of care for patients with cardiac conditions

You will primarily work as a skilled member of the Cardiology/Cardiothoracic nursing team to assist in the high provision of care to patients and families.

This includes planning, assessment, implementation and evaluation of patients care following agreed care pathways.

You will develop and maintain good unit management and organisational skills and assist with the provision of an environment conducive to the education of staff.

Your duties will also include the cleaning, maintenance and safe handling of equipment.

Main duties of the job

Your role will include planning, assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient’s care following agreed care pathways, assisting with the provision of an environment conductive to the education of staff and the cleaning, maintenance and safe handling of equipment.

You will need to be proficient in the care of patient’s pre and post cardiac intervention, demonstrating skills in the care and management of the critically ill patient, working closely with all members of the care team to ensure the needs of the critically ill patient are met.

You will develop and maintain good unit management and organisational skills and assist with the provision of an environment conductive to the education of staff.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description.

Person specification

Experience

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Evidence of CPD

Skills

• IV Cannulation trained
• BLS trained
• ILS trained

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.