Job summary
- Main area
- General Surgery
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 390-SUR-BA-5166-A
- 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
- 26/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - Surgical Referral 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
The Post holder will be required to work in SRU and to work internal rotation of day and night and according to the needs of the service delivery.
Motivation and an interest to work in an acute and busy surgical ward wherein you can develop your skills and knowledge in nursing acutely ill surgical , urology, gynaecology and postoperative patients.
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Main duties of the job
- To provide and maintain the highest possible standard of patient care.
- To develop and maintain good ward management and organisational skills.
- To provide an environment conducive to the education of all staff.
4. Participate in ward duty rota to provide trained nurse cover at all times.
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
1.communication
Ensure good communication exist between all health care professionals and promote harmonious working relationship and safe working practices
Give and receive patient centred handovers.
2. Analytical Planning
Ensure the practical instruction and supervision of nurses in training allocated to the clinical area with agreed learning outcomes and current ward programs.
3. Clinical Duties
· Assessing, developing and implementing patient care plan and evaluating care given, ensuring all documentation is completed accurately.
· To ensure all drug administration is in accordance with legal and Trust directorate policies and procedures
4. Policy and service Development
· Maintain an awareness of appropriate Trust and local policies and procedures and ensure that they are adhered to including an awareness of the implication of the Health and Safety at Work Act and assist in its implementation regarding patients, visitors and staff.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Pin
- Manual Handling
- Basic Health and Safety
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable Post-Registration UK based experience on an Acute Ward within the last three years.
- Experience of previous customer service 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
- Luvimin Garces
- Job title
- Ward Manager/ Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03004437458
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