Staff Nurse - Emergency Department
The closing date is 10 April 2026
Job summary
We're seeking passionate, motivated individuals with strong communication and organisational skills to join our dedicated team. If you thrive in a supportive, fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you.
We are currently recruiting Band 5 Registered Nurses to help us maintain our outstanding standards. In this role, you will play a key part in developing and delivering high-quality care plans, ensuring every patient receives safe, compassionate, and effective treatment.
You'll be joining a dynamic, caring team where clear, empathetic communication with patients, relatives, and colleagues is essential. No two days are ever the same, offering you a varied, stimulating, and rewarding workload.
In return, we're looking for someone who brings excellent organisational skills, the ability to prioritise a busy caseload, strong teamwork, professionalism, and confidence working under pressure.
If you're ready to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd be delighted to welcome you to our team.
Main duties of the job
You must have significant ED experience. The ideal candidate would be triage trained and have excellent communication and team working skills and be able to make sound clinical decisions and support flow and patient care in ED.
Ensure that all the care planned is delivered to the patient at the highest possible standard.
To always work within the professional scope of practice and adhere to the NMC code of conduct at all times, maintaining professional development and high standards of communication at all times.
Evaluate and document nursing actions and alter the care plan in accordance with the changing needs of the patient. To act as an advocate for the patient at all times and promote patient health through education
Pro-actively communicate and liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team on matters affecting patient care. Ensure the rights of patients are respected at all times and assist in the provision ofinformation, enabling informed decisions to be made about their care.
In conjunction with the Ward Manager/Deputy Ward Manager, identify and plan appropriate interventions that contribute to high staff morale and good working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team. Support the appraisals and sickness management process.
Contribute to the reduction of healthcare acquired infection by ensuring a high standard of infection control practice in the light of research, current best evidence and legislation.
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
27 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
390-DoM-SO-3476
Job locations
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff On Sea
SS0 0RY
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff On Sea
SS0 0RY
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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