Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatric Nursing
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 390-WAC-BR-7243-A
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Broomfield
- Town
- Broomfield, Chelmsford
- Salary
- £29,970 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Paediatric Staff Nurse Wizard and Pegasus Ward
NHS AfC: 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
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 5 who is an to join our friendly team within our elective and emergency surgical units. The children’s surgical team provides the child and family with a holistic hospital experience and continuity of care offering them comprehensive pre-assessment, pre- and post-operative care and a discharge follow up. All aspects aimed at maintaining the standards set out in the National service framework benchmarks.
Our unit consists of a 10 bedded elective care ward caring for children with a wide range of surgical needs including a well-established Cleft Lip and Palate treatment service. We also have an 11 bedded emergency/trauma unit. This unit facilitates daily trauma clinics for children within the region who have sustained injuries requiring plastics, maxillary facial and orthopaedic injuries. The unit also reviews children with emergency general and surgical speciality concerns coordinating their care and treatment as necessary.
Working alongside the nursing staff we are lucky to have a team of Hospital Play Specialists and Clinical Nurse Specialists that are invaluable in helping both patients and parents through procedures. The wider paediatric inpatient unit has two High Dependency beds for patients requiring complex care. The Clinical Practice Facilitators assist in the teaching and supporting of our team.
Main duties of the job
The Registered Nurse (Staff Nurse) is required:
To provide a high standard of individualised 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 work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure safe and effective care for all patients
Working for our organisation
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached a full job description which outlines the details of the role and responsibilities.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today, we look forward to your application!
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered Nurse (Child)
- Degree in Nursing
Desirable criteria
- 1-2 years experience
- English and Maths GCSEs
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working with children
- Experience working in the clinical setting
Desirable criteria
- Experience of change management
- Good communication skills
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
- Gail Jenkins
- Job title
- Interim Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01245 513605
- Additional information
Please note my working days are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursday.
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