Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Part time considered)
- Job ref
- 390-WAC-BA-7301-A
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Basildon
- Town
- Basildon
- Salary
- £31,049 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - Paediatrics
Band 5
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
Here at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust we are seeking an experienced Staff Nurse’s to join our friendly & dynamic team in our Children’s Emergency Department & Paediatric Assessment Unit at our Basildon Hospital site.
Are you a dynamic, motivated and flexible nurse, seeking a new challenge within a dedicated Paediatric Emergency Department & Paediatric Assessment Unit?
Are you looking for the opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally and enjoy empowering others to succeed?
We are a large general hospital that cares for the health needs of a large number of service users in a versatile community.
We are looking for pro-active and self-motivated Paediatric Nurses who are passionate about delivering high quality patient care.
Working in a Children’s Emergency Care setting can be a challenging but rewarding clinical environment. We are looking for someone who is a good team player and will bring a positive attitude to the Trust with a flexible approach to working.
Come and join our fantastic team in the Children’s Emergency Department!
Please be aware this role may close early due to number of applications
Main duties of the job
We are a supportive and encouraging department and you will be part of a solid team of paediatric nurses with different levels of experience. This will provide you with the support and camaraderie to make each day a good one. We have a number of band 7 senior sisters/ charge nurses working directly within the department as well as a dedicated practice development team which work wholly on enabling you to develop your skills and experiences and facilitate further learning and training.
We receive a wide variety of emergency patients, including trauma and medical/surgical admissions and it is exciting to say that our Children’s Emergency Department provides an independent Paediatric Emergency Nurse Practitioner led service that runs 7 days a week.
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Staff Nurse working in Paediatrics using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RSCN / RN (child)
Desirable criteria
- Relevant nursing degree
- MIPS/ENB 998 or equivalent
- Current APLS/EPLS or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential criteria
- Nursing experience in the care of the child and family in an acute paediatric care setting.
Desirable criteria
- Experience or awareness of child protection issues
- Experience or awareness of working in an emergency dept/PAU
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent written communication skills - demonstrated throughout application form
- Basic computer skills (word, emails, excel)
Desirable criteria
- Trained to administer IV therapy.
- Trained to access central/long lines.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- katherine horner
- Job title
- Paediatric matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01268 524900
- Additional information
extension 36884
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