Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - Urology Outpatients

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Nurse to work within the Urology Outpatient Department at Southend Hospital.

The post holder will work with the ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care and staff development, as part of the ward team.
Following the preceptorship period the post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures, supervise unqualified and adaptation staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment.
To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified.
To provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, whilst maintaining at all times the patient's privacy and dignity.

Main duties of the job

With this role you will need to:

To provide and maintain the highest possible standards of patient care.
To develop and maintain good ward management and organisational skills.
To provide effective support for the ward manager and sister/charge nurse, ensuring self-development in the day-to-day management of the ward.
Under the supervision of the ward / department manager to work on delegated projects relating to local policy and service development.
To work towards an awareness of service delivery plans .
To be involved actively in the implementation of Trust policies and procedures at ward / department level, reinforcing their use.
Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills, at first under supervision, using the Trust's Performance Review System, enabling standards of patient care to be monitored constantly and improved.

About us

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

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

Reference number

390-SUR-SO-5177

Job locations

Southend

Southend Essex

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application!

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC Registration

Desirable

teaching qualification(ENB998 or equivalent

Skills

Essential

Good level of English language demonstrated through effective written communication skills.

Desirable

Previous experience in outpatient setting

Experience

Essential

Experience in an acute clinical environment as trained or student nurse.
Experience of working in a team

Desirable

Previous NHS experience of working in an acute care environment and performing competencies at an advanced level.
Evidence of link nurse duties or involvement in auditing and training

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC Registration

Desirable

teaching qualification(ENB998 or equivalent

Skills

Essential

Good level of English language demonstrated through effective written communication skills.

Desirable

Previous experience in outpatient setting

Experience

Essential

Experience in an acute clinical environment as trained or student nurse.
Experience of working in a team

Desirable

Previous NHS experience of working in an acute care environment and performing competencies at an advanced level.
Evidence of link nurse duties or involvement in auditing and training

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Southend

Southend Essex

SS0 0RY

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

Southend

Southend Essex

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

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