Job overview
Registered Nurse – Outpatients | St Andrew’s Centre for Plastic Surgery
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join the Outpatients team at the internationally renowned St Andrew’s Centre for Plastic Surgery at Broomfield Hospital.
As the regional hub for Plastic Surgery services, we provide specialist care across a network of clinics. Working within a busy multidisciplinary team, you will support Consultants during outpatient clinics and contribute to services within the Minor Operations Theatre, nurse-led dressing clinics, and hand clinics. Opportunities to work across satellite clinic locations may also be available.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated nurse who enjoys working in a fast-paced, specialist environment. An interest in Plastic Surgery and wound care is essential, along with excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Due to cross-site working, a full driving licence and access to transport are required.
In return, you will join a supportive and dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality patient care and fostering professional development.
If you are looking for a rewarding role within a leading specialist service, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Assess, plan implement and evaluate holistic, high quality and individualised care which respect patients dignity and personal beliefs.
Maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Maintain and promote effective communication within the care team and with colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors.
Act as a mentor to students and newly qualified staff, including teaching and assessing within their realm of confidence, upholding the philosophy of evidence based practice.
Maintain a professional profile and develop skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and trust policies and procedures.
To act as patient advocate
To cover out-lying clinics at other sites.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description. We look forward to your application! Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- RN/RNC/RSCN
- Evidence of recent Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Safe guarding level 3
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Recent Experience of working in an acute paediatric setting
- Aware of current Paediatrc/ Adult issues/Governance
- Recognising a Vulnerable Adult/child/family and escalating to appropriately
- Able to demonstrate MDT working
Desirable
- Expericence of working in Childrens Surgery
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This advert is for Registered Nurse - St Andrews' Outpatients with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Westcliff On Sea, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time). The contract type is 12 months (Secondment cover; ending 31st March 2027). The application deadline is 17 Jul 2026.
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