# Staff Nurse - Paediatrics

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

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## 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:** £32,073 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (Part time considered)
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-06T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-23T11:22:29.310Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Essex/Basildon/Mid_South_Essex_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Paediatrics/Paediatrics-v8177841
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8177841?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.southend.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Here at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust we are seeking newly qualified or experienced Staff Nurses to join our friendly & dynamic team in our Paediatric Inpatient Unit at our Basildon Hospital site.

Are you a dynamic, motivated and flexible nurse, seeking a new challenge within a dedicated Paediatric Inpatient Unit?

Are you looking for the opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally? Do you enjoy empowering others to succeed?

We are a large general hospital that cares for the health needs of a large number of service users in a versatile 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 a challenging but rewarding clinical environment. We are looking for someone who is a good team player and will bring a positive attitude to the Trust with a flexible approach to working.

Come and join our fantastic team!

### Main duties of the job

We are a supportive and encouraging department and you will be part of a solid team of paediatric nurses with different levels of experience. This will provide you with the support and camaraderie to make each day a good one.  We have a number of band 7 senior sisters working directly within the department as well as a dedicated practice development team which work wholly on enabling you to develop your skills and experiences and facilitate further learning and training.

We receive a wide variety of emergency patients, including trauma, medical, surgical, haematology and oncology admissions  .

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.   We look forward to your application!   Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

## Person Specification

### Skills

**Essential**

- Excellent written communication skills - demonstrated throughout application form
- Basic computer skills (word, emails, excel)

**Desirable**

- Trained to administer IV therapy.
- Trained to access central/long lines.

### Experience

**Essential**

- Nursing/student nursing experience in the care of the child and family in an acute paediatric care setting.

**Desirable**

- Experience or awareness of child protection issues

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- RSCN / RN (child)
- NMC Pin

**Desirable**

- PILS qualification

## 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)
- [applicant ms teams checklist (pdf, 560.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2943)
- [b5 paediatrics staff nurse jd (pdf, 736.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10480791)
- [general statements afc - v5.2 (pdf, 592.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2979)

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