# Paediatric Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/paediatric-nurse/12dc6955-fe51-4d52-964d-e208adad3460 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/paediatric-nurse/12dc6955-fe51-4d52-964d-e208adad3460.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 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (Would consider both full time and part time applicants) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-13T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-29T08:22:14.660Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Essex/Westcliff_on_Sea/Mid_South_Essex_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Paediatrics/Paediatrics-v8048675 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8048675?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.southend.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview MSE are looking for an experienced Band 6 Paediatric Nurse  to work in the Paediatric Assessment Unit at Southend, who is committed to the delivery of compassionate high quality care. We strive to use the views of staff working in our team to improve our current and future service. In  return, we promise a supportive and friendly place to work. The Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) at the Southend site is a 8 bedded area that caters for children aged 0-16. Children are referred to the PAU for clinical assessment and/or treatment of medical conditions from varied sources. In liaison with the Unit Manager and fellow Band 6 Nurses, the nurse will lead and coordinate a dedicated team of nursing and support staff in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of paediatric care for the children and young people who attend the PAU from their initial attendance through to discharge or admission to the inpatient ward. The Band 6 Nurse will assist the Manager and fellow staff in the provision and maintenance of a seamless service & highest quality care to patients in accordance with Clinical Governance. The Nurse will collaboratively function as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the Paediatric Department working within the Trust's policies and procedures.  The Nurse is expected to work with and support the Paediatric Directorate as a whole, inclusive of Paediatric Outpatient Department, Neptune Children’s Ward and the Emergency Department. ### Main duties of the job The main duties of the Paediatric Band 6 role in Paediatric Assessment Unit, include leading a team on their shift to assess, plan and evaluate safe and competent family-centred care to babies, children and teenagers throughout the assessment unit. 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. The post holder 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 trusts career pathway where education is supported. The Nurse will ensure they maintain an up-to-date portfolio of evidence. Please note that this role will include working shift patterns including weekends, nights and bank holidays. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you. For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application. ## Job Details MSE are looking for an experienced Band 6 Paediatric Nurse to work in the Paediatric Assessment Unit at Southend, who is committed to the delivery of compassionate high quality care. We strive to use the views of staff working in our team to improve our current and future service. In return, we promise a supportive and friendly place to work. The Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) at the Southend site is a 8 bedded area that caters for children aged 0-16. Children are referred to the PAU for clinical assessment and/or treatment of medical conditions from varied sources. In liaison with the Unit Manager and fellow Band 6 Nurses, the nurse will lead and coordinate a dedicated team of nursing and support staff in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of paediatric care for the children and young people who attend the PAU from their initial attendance through to discharge or admission to the inpatient ward. The Band 6 Nurse will assist the Manager and fellow staff in the provision and maintenance of a seamless service & highest quality care to patients in accordance with Clinical Governance. The Nurse will collaboratively function as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the Paediatric Department working within the Trust's policies and procedures. The Nurse is expected to work with and support the Paediatric Directorate as a whole, inclusive of Paediatric Outpatient Department, Neptune Children’s Ward and the Emergency Department. ## Job Description The main duties of the Paediatric Band 6 role in Paediatric Assessment Unit, include leading a team on their shift to assess, plan and evaluate safe and competent family-centred care to babies, children and teenagers throughout the assessment unit. 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. The post holder 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 trusts career pathway where education is supported. The Nurse will ensure they maintain an up-to-date portfolio of evidence. Please note that this role will include working shift patterns including weekends, nights and bank holidays. ## Responsibilities Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you. For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Flexibility to work in other areas of the Paediatric Department and MSE when/if required ### Qualifications **Essential** - Current NMC registration - RSCN - Evidence of recent Continuous Professional Development - Paediatric assessment Course or relevant experience in acute care **Desirable** - Leadership course - EPALS/PILS ### Knowledge & experience **Essential** - Experience of a senior nurse and appropriate advanced nursing skills - Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance (Risk Management & audit) - Ability to manage unit in absence of Ward Manager **Desirable** - Experience as Acting Band 6/Nurse in Charge - Experience of conflict management - Experience of working in Paediatric Assessment/Ambulatory Care Facility. ## 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) - [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) - [general statements afc - v5.2 (pdf, 592.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2979) - [paediatric assessment unit band 6 nurse (pdf, 680.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10337745) ## 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.