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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - Surgical Referral Unit

The closing date is 26 August 2025

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Job summary

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

Motivation and an interest to work in an acute and busy surgical ward wherein you can develop your skills and knowledge in nursing acutely ill surgical , urology, gynaecology and postoperative patients.

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Main duties of the job

  1. To provide and maintain the highest possible standard of patient care.
  2. To develop and maintain good ward management and organisational skills.
  3. To provide an environment conducive to the education of all staff.

4. Participate in ward duty rota to provide trained nurse cover at all times.

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.

Details

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-SUR-BA-5166-A

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Job description

Job responsibilities

1.communication

Ensure good communication exist between all health care professionals and promote harmonious working relationship and safe working practices

Give and receive patient centred handovers.

2. Analytical Planning

Ensure the practical instruction and supervision of nurses in training allocated to the clinical area with agreed learning outcomes and current ward programs.

3. Clinical Duties

Assessing, developing and implementing patient care plan and evaluating care given, ensuring all documentation is completed accurately.

To ensure all drug administration is in accordance with legal and Trust directorate policies and procedures

4. Policy and service Development

Maintain an awareness of appropriate Trust and local policies and procedures and ensure that they are adhered to including an awareness of the implication of the Health and Safety at Work Act and assist in its implementation regarding patients, visitors and staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1.communication

Ensure good communication exist between all health care professionals and promote harmonious working relationship and safe working practices

Give and receive patient centred handovers.

2. Analytical Planning

Ensure the practical instruction and supervision of nurses in training allocated to the clinical area with agreed learning outcomes and current ward programs.

3. Clinical Duties

Assessing, developing and implementing patient care plan and evaluating care given, ensuring all documentation is completed accurately.

To ensure all drug administration is in accordance with legal and Trust directorate policies and procedures

4. Policy and service Development

Maintain an awareness of appropriate Trust and local policies and procedures and ensure that they are adhered to including an awareness of the implication of the Health and Safety at Work Act and assist in its implementation regarding patients, visitors and staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Pin
  • Manual Handling
  • Basic Health and Safety

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable Post-Registration UK based experience on an Acute Ward within the last three years.
  • Experience of previous customer service skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Pin
  • Manual Handling
  • Basic Health and Safety

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable Post-Registration UK based experience on an Acute Ward within the last three years.
  • Experience of previous customer service skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager/ Senior Sister

Luvimin Garces

luvimin.garces@nhs.net

03004437458

Details

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-SUR-BA-5166-A

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


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