Staff Nurse - Surgical Referral Unit | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare organization in Basildon is seeking a dedicated professional to work in surgical wards, focusing on providing excellent patient care and staff management. The role emphasizes strong communication and analytical skills to ensure proper patient care and development of nursing staff. Ideal candidates should be eager to develop their skills in an acute surgical environment. This position involves participating in a duty rota for consistent ward coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain the highest possible standard of patient care.
• Develop and maintain good ward management and organisational skills.
• Create an environment conducive to the education of all staff.
• Participate in ward duty rota to ensure trained nurse coverage at all times.

Job description

Job Description

The post holder will be required to work in SRU and participate in internal rotation of day and night shifts according to the needs of the service delivery.

Motivated and interested candidates are encouraged to apply, especially those eager to work in an acute and busy surgical ward where they can develop skills and knowledge in caring for acutely ill surgical, urology, gynaecology, and postoperative patients.

Responsibilities

1. Patient Care: Provide and maintain the highest possible standard of patient care.
2. Ward Management: Develop and maintain good ward management and organisational skills.
3. Staff Education: Create an environment conducive to the education of all staff.
4. Duty Rota: Participate in ward duty rota to ensure trained nurse coverage at all times.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, improve the health and well-being of our patients, and provide a vibrant environment for staff development, innovation, and career building.

We aim to utilize our skills and experiences effectively to become the best we can be. As one organisation, we will recruit the finest staff and retain more specialists due to increased employment opportunities across our Trust.

Key Competencies

1. Communication: Ensure good communication between all healthcare professionals, promote harmonious working relationships, and safe working practices. Give and receive patient-centered handovers.
2. Analytical Planning: Ensure the practical instruction and supervision of nurses in training, with clear learning outcomes and current ward programs.
3. Clinical Duties: Assess, develop, and implement patient care plans; evaluate care provided; ensure all documentation is accurate; ensure drug administration complies with legal and Trust policies.
4. Policy and Service Development: Maintain awareness of relevant Trust and local policies, ensure adherence, and understand the implications of health and safety regulations, assisting in their implementation for patients, visitors, and staff.

This advert closes on Monday 18 Aug 2025.