About this role
Job summary
Join Our Dedicated Day Surgeryand EAL Team !
Are you a passionate, motivated staff Nurse looking to take the next step in your career? We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our busy and committed team.
Our Day Surgery unit and EAL provides high-quality pre- and post-operative care to day case patients, with opportunities to develop valuable skills in both Theatre and Recovery. This is a fantastic chance to broaden your clinical experience in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running -- confident working independently while also being a strong team player. You'll need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, remain calm under pressure, and consistently deliver care to the highest standards.
Flexibility and leadership are key. We're seeking a candidate with recent experience in general surgical or day surgery nursing, who also brings a background in managing or leading within a clinical setting. A strong commitment to ongoing professional development is essential.
If you're ready to make a real impact and grow your career within a forward-thinking surgical unit, we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
To ensure the efficient running of the speciality in the absence of the Manager. To maintain high standards of clinical care, ensuring that all actions are carried out with full regard for the safety of patients and staff involved. To display strong professional leadership qualities. Act as a mentor to students, including teaching and assessing within their realm of competence, upholding the philosophy of evidence-based practice. To assist the Manager in the management of day surgery unit which includes the ward, theatres and recovery. To deputise for delegated tasks as deemed appropriate by the Manager.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
We look forward to your application!
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should a suitable number of applications be received.
Person Specification
NMC Registered Nurse Essential
NMC Registered Nurse Significant experience at senior band 5 / 6 level in Surgery/ acute ward/ day surgery/ EAL/ post op
Desirable
Managerial Course. Mentorship, Supervisors/Assessors Course Indepth knowledge and understanding of the speciality Nurse prescriber
Education / Qualifications Essential
Evidence of ongoing professional development
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.
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
Basildon
SS16 5NL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)