Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse to apply to work in the main outpatients department.
Main Outpatients is a thriving and busy clinical area providing OPD facilities to many patients who require our services. We specialise in, surgical, vascular, oncology and all medical specialities within the Trust.
As a department we carry out over 60 different procedures across the clinics therefore it is a very varied interesting and rewarding place to work.
It is essential that you are keen, motivated, forward thinking and possess good leadership skills.
You must be an excellent communicator, committed to working in a busy and varied environment.
There is a wealth of learning opportunities to be found in this department with new and innovative ways of diagnosing and treating patient's conditions in an OPD setting. Nurse led clinics are also provided by the experienced OPD nursing staff.
We provide a service to some outlying community clinics in the Mid Essex area so you may be expected to travel.
Staff are very friendly, supportive and innovative providing a very good standard of care to all our patients.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of 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
To actively promote and maintain self-development
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
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
390-DoM-BR-3396-A
Job locations
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of role responsibilities, and the qualities that we are looking for, please see the attached job description and person specification.
We look forward to your application
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of role responsibilities, and the qualities that we are looking for, please see the attached job description and person specification.
We look forward to your application
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
NMC Registered
Desirable
1 year experience
Essential
Skills
Relevant skills and experience
Desirable
NHS experience
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
Relevant skills and experience
Desirable
NHS 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).
Additional information
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
CM1 7ET
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer's website
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