About this role
Job summary
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join Stock Ward on a 8-month fixed term cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and approachable nurse with a passion for Burns and Plastic Surgery nursing to become part of our dedicated team.
Stock Ward offers a supportive and welcoming environment where every team member is valued. We are committed to helping you develop your skills and achieve your career aspirations. As part of our commitment to your professional growth, we provide access to study leave and specialist training opportunities, including airway management and free flap care.
Burns and Plastics nursing is a rewarding and highly specialised field, offering exposure to a diverse and complex patient group. No two days are the same, providing continuous opportunities for learning, development, and the delivery of exceptional patient care.
We are looking for a nurse who is passionate about providing high-quality, compassionate care and who thrives as part of a multidisciplinary team. In return, you will join a service that is committed to supporting your development and helping you build a rewarding career.
If you are looking for a local nursing role where you will be encouraged, supported, and given opportunities to progress, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, whilst maintaining at all times their privacy and dignity.
To assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
To contribute to supporting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
To support the maintenance of high standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area.
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 full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Interview
Essential
- Nursing degree or equivalent
Desirable
- Plastic Surgery experience
Interview
Essential
- Clear communication and documentation
Desirable
- Airway knowledge
Interview
Essential
- Computer skills
Desirable
- Acute hospital experience
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM17ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)