Overview
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated experienced nurse to join our busy Mersea Ward. This is a busy bedded elective/emergency surgical ward specializing in colorectal, upper GI, vascular and urology. In addition to receiving post-operative and emergency surgical patients, we also admit patients that are stepping down to the ward from Critical Care. You will be a key part of our ward teams and support the senior team in providing high quality care.
This is an excellent opportunity to join our friendly and busy team who are motivated in promoting the delivery of a patient-centred, clinically effective and dynamic service to our patients undergoing a surgical procedure. We are dedicated to developing our staff and there are various opportunities to continue to develop skills and a career pathway with the NHS. This is a great opportunity to continue or start your career within surgery where you will be supported in your career and professional development. If you have acute hospital experience and are committed to providing high quality care, we want to hear from you!
Internal applicants will be offered a Secondment.
Responsibilities
* To meet the needs of the Trust with regard to Induction, mandatory and statutory training.
* To work within the framework for Clinical Governance to provide effective, high quality individualised nursing care to patients and relatives/carers and to contribute to the continuing development of nursing practice.
* To ensure high standards of patient care at all times, in line with Trust policies and guidelines.
* To work as an effective member of the nursing and wider multi-professional healthcare team.
* To work within the Trust’s Competency Framework for Registered Nurses, the Ward/Department Philosophy and the NMC Code of Conduct/Professional Standards for the Protection of Patients.
About ESNEFT
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
What we offer
* Supportive staff development and a range of training opportunities.
* Flexible working options.
* Generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to NHS discounts.
* Staff Health and Wellbeing programme with a variety of services.
Time Matters and Digital Transformation
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic, bringing an advanced EPR system to ESNEFT.
Requirements and How to Apply
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. This role requires acute hospital experience and a commitment to high-quality care. For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. This advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025.
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