Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - Heybridge Ward

The closing date is 26 September 2025

Job summary

We are seeking enthusiastic registered nurses to work within our team very diverse team!

We have 32surgical beds,this providesnurses with several opportunities to be supported in learning new skills and achieve 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 know you can always rely on having an ear to 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 givethe 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 tomanage 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.

Main duties of the job

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-disciplinaryteam 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.

About us

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.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Details

Date posted

12 September 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, Part-time

Reference number

390-SUR-BR-5178

Job locations

Broomfield

Court road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registered
  • Clear Interest in Surgical Nursing

Desirable

  • Able to work well within a busy environment
  • Work well within a team environment

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • To demonstrate and perform well in interview

Desirable

  • Experience in acute hospital setting
  • NHS experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registered
  • Clear Interest in Surgical Nursing

Desirable

  • Able to work well within a busy environment
  • Work well within a team environment

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • To demonstrate and perform well in interview

Desirable

  • Experience in acute hospital setting
  • NHS experience

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

Broomfield

Court road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


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

Broomfield

Court road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Charge Nurse

Richard Aspinell

richard.aspinell@nhs.net

03004431136

Details

Date posted

12 September 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, Part-time

Reference number

390-SUR-BR-5178

Job locations

Broomfield

Court road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


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