Staff Nurse - Paediatrics
The closing date is 23 October 2025
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are seeking newly qualified or experienced Staff Nurses to join our friendly and dynamic Paediatric Inpatient Unit at Basildon Hospital.
Are you a dynamic, motivated and flexible nurse looking for a new challenge within a dedicated Paediatric Inpatient Unit? Do you want opportunities to grow and develop professionally and personally, and empower others to succeed?
We are a large general hospital caring for a broad community. We are looking for pro-active and self-motivated Paediatric Nurses who are passionate about delivering high quality patient care. Working in an inpatient setting can be challenging but rewarding. We value teamwork, a positive attitude and a flexible approach.
Come and join our fantastic team!
Main duties of the job
We are a supportive department with a solid team of paediatric nurses at various levels of experience. You will have access to a senior support structure, including band 7 senior sisters and a dedicated practice development team to help you develop skills, gain experience and access training. The unit receives a wide variety of emergency patients, including trauma, medical, surgical, haematology and oncology admissions.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, improve the health and well-being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to recruit and retain specialist staff across the Trust to enable broader opportunities.
Job responsibilities
For further details, please refer to the attached job description and personal specification for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* RSCN / RN (child)
* NMC Pin
Experience
* Nursing/student nursing experience in the care of the child and family in an acute paediatric care setting.
* Experience or awareness of child protection issues
Skills
* Excellent written communication skills - demonstrated throughout application form
* Basic computer skills (word, emails, excel)
* Trained to administer IV therapy
* Trained to access central/long lines
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
£31,049 a year (Pro Rata for Part Time)
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