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Paediatric Staff Nurse
The closing date is 12 June 2026
Are you a dedicated, compassionate and skilled Paediatric Nurse seeking a fulfilling career within an innovative trust? Would you like to work with a passionate team who strive to deliver care to paediatric patients in the Mid Essex area?
Within paediatrics you will find a wide range of ages as we care for children from birth until their 16th Birthday with a mix of specialities. This includes Paediatrics, Plastics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Maxilla Facial and Ears Nose and Throat to name a few.
As part of the team you are supported by a range of clinical nurse specialists including Asthma and Allergy, Epilepsy and Oncology. There is also a team of practice facilitators who support the staff with training and development.
We also have a Paediatric Assessment Unit based on the ward and the teams within paediatric departments work closely together. This includes the Paediatric Assessment Unit Phoenix Ward and Paediatric Emergency Department.
As a member of the team you will form a part of the multi-disciplinary team who strive to deliver the best care to our patients and their family.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care in line with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and all Trust policies, ensuring every patient receives personalised support that meets their physical, social and psychological needs. They will communicate clearly and work collaboratively with patients, families, carers, nursing colleagues and the wider multi-disciplinary team to ensure care is safe, effective and consistently well-coordinated.
In supporting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, the post holder will help to maintain, improve and develop excellent standards of patient care, promoting privacy, dignity and respect at all times. They will play an active role in delivering Trust nursing, midwifery and patient experience initiatives, while ensuring practice remains aligned with current clinical evidence, audit findings and research developments.
The post holder will champion the Essence of Care Framework, contributing to its local implementation and helping to embed best practice across the unit. They will also support Nurse-Led Discharge, working efficiently to discharge or transfer medically fit patients to appropriate settings, helping to maintain patient flow and ensure a positive experience for all service users.
Person Specification
Experience
* Have experience working with children
* Experience working in the clinical setting
* Demonstrate experience as a Band 5 nurse in Paediatric setting
* Experience of change management
* 1-2 years experience
Qualifications
* NMC Registered Nurse (Child)
* Degree of Nursing
* 1-2 years experience
* English and Maths GCSE
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
£32,073 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
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