Paediatric Staff Nurse - Neptune Ward
The closing date is 19 June 2026
Neptune ward are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Paediatric Band 5 nurse to join an already established team to help develop the service offered. Neptune ward care for a variety of patients from the age of 0-16 years with a wide array of presentations from emergency surgical intervention to acute illness.
Southend's Neptune ward are a dedicated and friendly team who are committed to continuous improvements in the service. The Band 5 Nurse will assist the Manager and fellow staff in the provision and maintenance of a seamless service & highest quality care to patients.
This includes assessing, planning, delivery and evaluation of Paediatric care for children and young people attending Neptune ward from admission through to discharge. The Band 5 nurse will have a structured orientation and receive on‑going support to assist with progression within the role.
The appointable applicant will need to be Registered Nurse Child/Registered Sick Children's Nurse.
We are open to applications from Adult Registered Nurses with NHS experience who are interested in expanding their skills and developing into children’s nursing.
Please note that this role will include working shift patterns including weekends, nights and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the Paediatric Band 5 role on Neptune includes assessing, planning and evaluating safe and competent family‑centred care to babies, children and teenagers throughout their inpatient stay. The nurse will work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of holistic individualised nursing care.
It is an essential requirement that the nurse will take reasonable care of the cleanliness of their working environment, adhere to infection control policies, procedures and guidelines in particular ensuring that you use appropriate hand hygiene practices at all times.
You will adhere to the NMC code of Professional Conduct at all times and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures, as well as participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance process.
It is expected that the Nurse as a reflective practitioner will continue to develop their own capabilities and nursing knowledge in line with the trust's career pathway where education is supported. The Nurse will ensure they maintain an up‑to‑date portfolio of evidence.
Qualifications
* NMC Child registered/Adult registered with NHS experience
* EPLIS/PILS
* Working towards a nursing degree
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience of escalation and recognition of a sick deteriorating child
* Organizational skills – able to prioritise own case load
* Intravenous administration competent
* Phlebotomy and Cannulation
* Experience of nursing in an acute Paediatric setting
Other
* Flexible to work in other areas of the Paedatric Department
* Able to communicate effectively (including with service users and members of the MDT)
Personal and professional development
* Interest in own professional development
* Experience in teaching/mentoring/supervising junior staff
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
£32,073 a year (Pro Rata for Part Time)
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