Job summary
- Main area
- Emergency Department
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 390-DOM-SO-8290
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southend
- Town
- Westcliff on Sea
- Salary
- £31,049 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Staff Nurse - Emergency Department
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
Are you a motivated and compassionate nurse looking to take the next step in your career? We’re recruiting Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our friendly and dedicated team, where you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and high-quality care to our patients.
In this role, you’ll work collaboratively with colleagues to plan, implement, and evaluate care plans that meet individual patient needs. You’ll be supported by an experienced and dynamic team who take pride in maintaining the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Every day brings something different — no two shifts are the same — offering you the chance to develop your clinical skills and experience across a variety of situations.
We’re looking for individuals with excellent communication and organisational skills, a caring and empathetic approach, and the ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment. In return, you’ll join a supportive team that values teamwork, growth, and continuous professional development.
If you’re passionate about making a difference and providing exceptional patient care, we’d love to hear from you.
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 of
information, 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.
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
Are you looking for an exciting Staff Nurse role 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.
We look forward to your application.
May close early due to number of applications
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working in Emergency Department/Emergency medicine.
- Demonstrable experience in ED
Qualification
Essential criteria
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of post registration professional development
Desirable criteria
- ALS, EPLS, PLS, ATLS. Mentorship
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
- Jane Ralph
- Job title
- ED Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01702 4355555
- Additional information
Jane Ralph ED Matron
Bilby Augustine ED Matron
Greg Keane ED Matron
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