Job summary
- Main area
- Acute Medicine
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 390-DoM-BA-1288
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Basildon
- Town
- Basildon
- Salary
- £31,049 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - Acute Medical Unit
Band 5
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
Staff Nurse – Acute Medical Unit
Basildon Hospital
Acute Medical Unit at Basildon Hospital is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Staff Nurse to join our dedicated and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, compassionate and confident nurse who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is committed to delivering high‑quality patient care.
As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you will maintain the highest standards of nursing practice, ensuring safe, effective and person‑centred care at all times. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, working collaboratively with colleagues across all healthcare professions to support positive patient outcomes. Promoting harmonious working relationships and upholding safe working practices will be central to your role.
We are looking for someone who is flexible, honest and reliable, with a proactive approach and a genuine passion for acute medicine. In return, we offer a welcoming team environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a real difference to patients at a critical point in their care journey.
Come and be part of a team where your skills, dedication and compassion truly matter.
Main duties of the job
To clinically give and receive the patient centred handovers.
Ensuring that all drug administration in accordance with Legal and Trust Directorate Policies and procedures, assist with safe Custody, storage and Control of all drugs at ward level.
Ensuring that the discharge planning process starts on admissions to prevent delays and make good utilisation of Unit beds.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.
We look forward to your application!
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full NMC Registration
- Nursing Qualification
Desirable criteria
- Willing to work towards a higher qualification, certificate/diploma
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience in AMU
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of experience handling emergencies
Skills
Essential criteria
- Customer Care Skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Patti Sibanda
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01268394632
- Additional information
Happy to conduct a show around on the ward, if you want to visit.
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