Staff Nurse - Acute medical unit
The closing date is 30 January 2026
Job summary
AMU are looking for a compassionate and caring Registered Nurse to join their bright and friendly team.
We believe team work is at the centre of our success. We are a very supportive team and believe that if we work together we can provide excellent patient care. This unit is part of the Acute Medical Service and led by Acute Physicians.
This acute medical unit provides comprehensive, high quality care to patients with a wide variety of medical conditions who can be assessed treated and admitted to the acute trust where required.
Our aim is to provide a supportive environment fostering person-centred care to enable patients to reach their optimum level of health and independence. We treat a wide variety of acute medical conditions from across all specialities, including respiratory cardiac and neurological conditions as well as other conditions, which may require careful observation, intravenous drugs or skilled assessment.
If you are looking for comprehensive experience in acute medicine this is the job for you.
Main duties of the job
The Unit:
AMU is a dynamic and friendly team that believes team working is at the centre of our success. We are a very supportive team and believe that if we work together we can provide excellent patient care.
To ensure that an individual programme of care is planned, implemented and evaluated for each patient within own sphere of responsibility.
To work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of care to the patients.
To act as team leader including taking charge of the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager/Deputy Ward Manager.
To participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance process.
You will adhere to the NMC code of Professional Conduct at all times and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
To act as a positive role model at all times.
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.
Details
Date posted
16 January 2026
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-MED-SO-8352-A
Job locations
Southend
Westcliff on Sea
SS0 0RY
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Westcliff on Sea
SS0 0RY
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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