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Working As An Agency Nurse At Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust With Medacs Healthcare

Nurses & Midwives
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If you are an Agency Nurse looking for flexibility, excellent pay and varied clinical experience, Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) offers some of the most rewarding opportunities in the East of England. Through Medacs Healthcare, you can work across three major acute hospitals, several community sites and specialist centres, giving you the freedom to build a schedule that suits your lifestyle and career goals.

Whether you prefer full time agency work, occasional shifts or a balance that fits around other commitments, Medacs Healthcare supports you in choosing the hours and locations that work best for you.

About Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. It cares for approximately 1.2 million people and provides a wide range of services across the region.

The Trust operates three large acute hospitals:

  • Basildon University Hospital.
  • Broomfield Hospital.
  • Southend University Hospital.

It also manages several community hospital sites, including Braintree Community Hospital, St Peter’s Hospital and Orsett Hospital. 

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) delivers extensive services, such as emergency and acute care, cancer services, maternity and neonatal care, outpatient clinics, community healthcare and diagnostics. It is also home to the St Andrew’s Centre for Plastic Surgery and Burns at Broomfield Hospital, which is recognised as a specialist facility for complex surgical care. 

The Trust employs more than 16,000 staff and oversees one of England’s largest NHS estates, with 1,700 inpatient beds and 64 operating theatres. 

Why Agency Nurses Choose MSEFT

A wide variety of clinical environments

Because the Trust spans Basildon, Chelmsford, Southend, Maldon and Braintree, you can gain experience in fast paced acute settings and community based care. This allows you to broaden your skills across different wards and departments. 

Strong demand for temporary staff

As one of the country’s largest acute providers, the Trust offers regular agency shifts across medical and surgical wards, theatres, emergency departments, outpatients and critical care.

Investment in innovation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) continues to enhance its services. The Trust is developing the Essex Cancer Centre at Southend and is expanding diagnostic capacity through new Community Diagnostic Centres. These advancements support modern, efficient clinical environments for both permanent and temporary staff. 

The Advantages Of Working As An Agency Nurse Through Medacs Healthcare

Working with Medacs Healthcare gives you access to the flexibility and freedom of agency work, supported by a dedicated and experienced team.

Flexible working patterns

You can choose when you work, where you work and how often you work. Many Nurses value agency work for the control it offers over their weekly schedule. So, whether you would like to work the equivalent of full-time hours, part-time hours or would like to top up your income with additional shifts, we can help.

Competitive pay

Agency Nurses working through Medacs Healthcare receive competitive rates of pay, making this an ideal option for those who are looking to earn additional money through working flexibly.

Priority access to shifts

Medacs Healthcare has a strong partnership with the Trust. This gives our Nurses first sight of all available shifts across Basildon, Broomfield, Southend and all community locations.

Support throughout your journey

Medacs Healthcare supports our Nurses with their compliance, documentation, revalidation, and we also provide ongoing support every day of the year, 24/7.

Build a varied and impressive clinical portfolio with agency work

Having the opportunity to work across multiple sites helps our Agency Nurses develop new skills, strengthen their experience and raise their professional profile.

Why Mid And South Essex Is An Excellent Place To Work

The Trust covers a varied region with coastal communities, family friendly towns and easy access to London. Nurses often choose this area because it offers:

  • A lower cost of living than many southern regions.
  • Good transport links for commuting.
  • A combination of busy acute hospitals and calmer community settings.
  • A wide choice of wards and specialties to explore.

For Agency Nurses seeking a balance of lifestyle and professional development, working as an Agency Nurse as part of the team at Mid and South Essex is a perfect choice.

Interested In Agency Nursing At Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT)?

Whether you want to increase your income, improve your work-life balance or explore new clinical environments, Medacs Healthcare can find you the perfect agency shifts for you, your skills and experience.

If you cannot find the exact role or location you are looking for, simply share your details and we will contact you as soon as suitable shifts become available.