(**) Registered Nurse - Chelmer Ward
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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
(**) Registered Nurse - Chelmer Ward
The closing date is 05 November 2026
Job summary
Chelmer Ward, Basildon Hospital, has a fantastic opportunity for a Staff Nurse to join their supportive and friendly team.
You will be required to work across the Directorate on an internal rotation according to the needs of the service delivery, primarily required to work as a skilled member of the surgical nursing team to assist in the high provision of care to patients and families including assessment and evaluation for patients and following agreed care pathways.
You will develop and maintain good unit management and organisational skills and assist with the provision of an environment conductive to the education of staff. Duties also to include the cleaning, maintenance and safe handling of equipment
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Main duties of the job
Your role will involve providing the highest standard of nursing care for the patients and their families by ensuring that an ongoing welcoming, caring and safe environment is provided for the patients, planning, assessing, implementing and evaluating programmes of care for individual patients assisting other staff in this activity if required.
You will be required to follow guidelines on maintaining patient's notes and documents, ensuring legibility and accuracy of nursing records, to be aware of the legal implications of these documents, to report on patient condition to the medical staff and ensure prescribed treatments are carried out ensuring all members of the health care team are kept informed of the changing needs of the patient.
You will need to take all measures to ensure the safety of patients, reporting all accidents/incidents promptly to the Lead Nurse and Department Manager, completing the relevant form correctly, to be competent in the administration of oral drugs used in the unit and to undertake relevant drug administration training to comply with national and Mid & South Essex University Hospitals Group guidelines.
You will develop an understanding of common cardiological conditions along with a basic knowledge of ECG interpretation and ensure emergency equipment is checked as per Trust policy, and ensure any problems with equipment are reported and the equipment removed from use as appropriate.
About us
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
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 a year
Per Annum (Pro Rata For Part Time)
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-CTC-BA-1926
Job locations
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Do you have an interest in Cardiothoracic nursing? Then we want to hear from you.
Please see the attached JD for further details of this exciting role.
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Do you have an interest in Cardiothoracic nursing? Then we want to hear from you.
Please see the attached JD for further details of this exciting role.
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
Desirable
- IV Course
- Recognised teaching/mentorship course
Experience
Essential
- Application evidences an interest in all aspects of cardiothoracic nursing
- Experience in an acute clinical environment as trained or student nurse.
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience of working in an acute care environment and performing competencies at an advanced level.
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
Desirable
- IV Course
- Recognised teaching/mentorship course
Experience
Essential
- Application evidences an interest in all aspects of cardiothoracic nursing
- Experience in an acute clinical environment as trained or student nurse.
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience of working in an acute care environment and performing competencies at an advanced level.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Ward Manager
Eugenie Benedicto
01268394370
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 a year
Per Annum (Pro Rata For Part Time)
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-CTC-BA-1926
Job locations
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
United Kingdom
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