Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest trusts in the country, following the merger of Mid Essex, Basildon and Southend hospitals in April 2020.
Main area Paediatrics Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours
- Full time
- Part time
37.5 hours per week ((Part time Considered)) Job ref 390-WAC-BA-6917
Site Basildon Town Basildon Salary £32,073 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Salary period Yearly Closing 12/10/2026 23:59
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the onlyacute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
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 Emergency department at our Basildon Hospital site.
Are you a dynamic, motivated and flexible nurse, seeking a new challenge within a dedicated Paediatric Emergency department?
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 .
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to 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 make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
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.
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.
Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.
Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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