Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 390-SUR-SO-5155
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southend
- Town
- Southend on Sea
- Salary
- £31,049 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Staff Nurse
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
THESE VACANCIES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING SITES: SOUTHEND, BROOMFIELD & ORSETT HOSPITAL.
The candidate will work as part of the multidisciplinary team always ensuring the delivery of a high standard of care to the patients and act as positive role model.
The candidate will always adhere to the NMC code of Professional Conduct and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
The post holder is expected to work within Ophthalmology MSE across the three sites. Driving is essential to this post.
Main duties of the job
Within your role, you will be expected to:
Act at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
To maintain professional and personal development in accordance with PREPP requirements through the PRIDE framework, annual appraisal, personal development plans, portfolio development and reflective writing skills.
Ensure all nursing records are completed in accordance with Mid & South Essex Hospital policies and NMC standards for records and record keeping.
To participate in the new practice and service redesign solutions in response to feedback, evaluation and need, working across boundaries and broadening sphere of influence
Take all possible precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, service users, visitors and the public, by implementing all policies related to health, safety, security and risk
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
We look forward in receiving your application!
For more information, please refer to the job description.
THESE VACANCIES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING SITES: SOUTHEND, BROOMFIELD & ORSETT HOSPITAL.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Pin
Desirable criteria
- Driver's License
Communication
Essential criteria
- Strong written communication skills
knowledge skills and experience
Essential criteria
- 1 year working as a qualified Nurse
Desirable criteria
- NHS Experience
- Experience within Ophthalmic surgery
- Experience within Theatre
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
- Arlene James
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01702 435555
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