Job summary
- Main area
- gastroenerology
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 390-DoM-BA-1183
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Basildon
- Town
- Basildon
- Salary
- £29,970 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Staff Nurse
Band 5
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.
We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.
Job overview
We are looking for a keen enthusiastic registered nurse, experienced and newly qualified to join our dynamic caring team, working in Gastroenterology
This is a rewarding and is a fast-paced area delivering high quality specialist care Gastroenterology, working alongside the liver nurses, nutritional team, dietitians and endoscopy.
Your role will involve formulating, giving and receiving patient centred handovers, assessing, developing and implementing patient care plan and evaluating care given, ensuring all documentation is completed accurately and ensuring all drug administration is in accordance with legal and Trust directorate policies and procedures
Please be aware this may close early due to the number of applications
Main duties of the job
You will ensure the discharge planning process starts on admission, to prevent delays and make good utilisation of ward beds, providing and maintain the highest possible standard of good nursing care.
You will be supported in developing and maintaining good ward management and organisational skills and assist with the provision of an environment conducive to the education of staff.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting role as our Staff Nurse using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you?
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- NMC registered
Desirable criteria
- 1+ Years experience
written
Essential criteria
- able to demonstate clear documentation
Problem solving
Essential criteria
- Able to identify a deteriorating patient
Desirable criteria
- Able to prioritise care
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
- Rachael Bridge
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01268 524900
- Additional information
ext: 8437
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