# Bank - Registered Nurse Paediatrics - Band 5 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bank-registered-nurse-paediatrics-band-5/4d7279f4-2d50-405b-9f9d-de74de2bbdef - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bank-registered-nurse-paediatrics-band-5/4d7279f4-2d50-405b-9f9d-de74de2bbdef.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Westcliff On Sea - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** 18.53 ph - **Contract type:** Bank - **Closing date:** 2026-07-31T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-30T09:43:06.329Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Essex/ChelmsfordBasildonSouthend/Mid_South_Essex_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Nursing/Nursing-v8119978 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8119978?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.southend.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview JOB SUMMARY - Paediatrics Specific - To ensure that an individual programme of care is planned, implemented and evaluated for each patient within own sphere of responsibility. - To work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of care to the - To act as team leader including taking charge of the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager/Deputy Ward - To participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance - The post holder will adhere to the NMC code of Professional Conduct at all times and ensure compliance with hospital policies and - To act as a positive role model at all ### Main duties of the job Key working Relationships Act at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Ensure all nursing records are completed in accordance with Southend Hospital policies and NMC standards for records and record keeping. Main Duties Make a thorough assessment of the patient’s needs and document these in accordance with Trust policies. Formulate a plan of care based on the identified needs of the patient, taking into account current evidence based research findings. Ensure that all the care planned is delivered to the patient at the highest possible standard. Evaluate and document nursing actions and alter the care plan in accordance with the changing needs of the patient. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Make a thorough assessment of the patient’s needs and document these in accordance with Trust policies. Formulate a plan of care based on the identified needs of the patient, taking into account current evidence based research findings. Ensure that all the care planned is delivered to the patient at the highest possible standard. Evaluate and document nursing actions and alter the care plan in accordance with the changing needs of the patient.  To act as an advocate for the patient at all times and promote patient health through education Pro-actively communicate and liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team on matters affecting patient care. Ensure the rights of patients are respected at all times and assist in the provision of information, enabling informed decisions to be made about their care. To commence discharge planning on admission, co-ordinate through to the safe discharge of patients from hospital, as per Southend University Hospital NHS Trust Discharge Policy. In conjunction with the Ward Manager/Deputy Ward Manager, identify and plan appropriate interventions that contribute to high staff morale and good working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team. Positively contribute to the process of change within the ward. Contribute to the reduction of healthcare acquired infection by ensuring a high standard of infection control practice in the light of research, current best evidence and legislation. Adhere to the Trust Policies and Guidelines for the Safe Handling, Administration, Storage and Custody of Medicinal Products. Please see attached JD for full details ## Job Details JOB SUMMARY - Paediatrics Specific To ensure that an individual programme of care is planned, implemented and evaluated for each patient within own sphere of responsibility. To work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of care to the To act as team leader including taking charge of the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager/Deputy Ward To participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance The post holder will adhere to the NMC code of Professional Conduct at all times and ensure compliance with hospital policies and To act as a positive role model at all ## Job Description Key working Relationships Act at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Ensure all nursing records are completed in accordance with Southend Hospital policies and NMC standards for records and record keeping. Main Duties Make a thorough assessment of the patient’s needs and document these in accordance with Trust policies. Formulate a plan of care based on the identified needs of the patient, taking into account current evidence based research findings. Ensure that all the care planned is delivered to the patient at the highest possible standard. Evaluate and document nursing actions and alter the care plan in accordance with the changing needs of the patient. ## Responsibilities Make a thorough assessment of the patient’s needs and document these in accordance with Trust policies. Formulate a plan of care based on the identified needs of the patient, taking into account current evidence based research findings. Ensure that all the care planned is delivered to the patient at the highest possible standard. Evaluate and document nursing actions and alter the care plan in accordance with the changing needs of the patient. To act as an advocate for the patient at all times and promote patient health through education Pro-actively communicate and liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team on matters affecting patient care. Ensure the rights of patients are respected at all times and assist in the provision of information, enabling informed decisions to be made about their care. To commence discharge planning on admission, co-ordinate through to the safe discharge of patients from hospital, as per Southend University Hospital NHS Trust Discharge Policy. In conjunction with the Ward Manager/Deputy Ward Manager, identify and plan appropriate interventions that contribute to high staff morale and good working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team. Positively contribute to the process of change within the ward. Contribute to the reduction of healthcare acquired infection by ensuring a high standard of infection control practice in the light of research, current best evidence and legislation. Adhere to the Trust Policies and Guidelines for the Safe Handling, Administration, Storage and Custody of Medicinal Products. Please see attached JD for full details ## Person Specification ### Expereince **Essential** - Paediatrics experience ### Qualifications **Essential** - NMC registration ## Documents - [privacy policy (pdf, 441.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2077) - [afc pay poster 26/27 (pdf, 44.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2504) - [registered nurse jd (pdf, 177.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10416037) - [behaviours framework (jpg, 298.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2880) - [trust 10 year strategy (pdf, 2.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2947) - [medical payscales 2/2025 (pdf, 187.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2917) - [applicant ms teams checklist (pdf, 560.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2943) - [general statements afc - v5.2 (pdf, 592.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2979) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.