Band 5 Staff Nurse

Job Summary

Do you have a strong interest in caring for critically ill patients? We are looking for Band 5 nurses with acute care experience to join our expanding critical care team for a 12‑month fixed term contract.
We expect you to be dynamic, highly motivated, hardworking, and a good team player.

Band:
Band 5
Pay: £31,049 a year (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract:

Fixed term, 12 months
Working pattern:
Full-time

Location:

Basildon, Nethermayne, Basildon Essex, SS165DJ

• Advocate for patients, provide information, support, and education to patients and families.
• Maintain good communication with ward, housekeeping, and administrative staff.
• Protect patient safety, confidentiality and keep relatives/carers fully informed.
• Practice in line with the NMC Code and Trust policies.
• Develop, implement and evaluate care programmes; organise workload and prioritise tasks.
• Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and resource management.
• Participate in audits, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Induct, supervise and support junior staff and students.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and evidence‑based practice; attend training and conferences as required.
• Adhere to infection control practices and manage equipment and building maintenance.

• 6 weeks protected supernumerary period with clinical buddy and training.
• Induction programme with the Education team.
• Guidance and support from senior clinical staff.
• Psychological support services for staff.

Essential

• Diploma/degree in Nursing and NMC registration.
• Experience in an acute care setting; understanding of acute healthcare fundamentals.
• Ability to deliver high standards of individualized care.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Completed mentorship/ENB
  998/SSSA course.
• Completed ENB 100/Critical Care Course.
• Basic computer skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check required under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Skilled worker sponsorship available for suitable applicants.
UK professional registration necessary.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Basildon, Nethermayne, Basildon Essex, SS165DJ

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