Band 6 Paediatric Nurse

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust; Grays; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

North East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Paediatric Nurse to join the Community Children's Nursing team in Grays. This permanent role covers Basildon, Brentwood and Thurrock with daytime shifts, occasional weekends, and a starting date in January 2027.

You will deliver care to children and young people in community settings, work with families and multidisciplinary teams, and support education and health promotion across the district.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Sick Children’s Nurse (RSCN) with active registration.
• Minimum of two years’ post‑qualification experience.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel across the geographical area.
• Central line training or willingness to undertake this training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day nursing care to children and young people in community settings.
• Liaise with acute services and other stakeholders to support service delivery.
• Maintain accurate records in line with Trust policies.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to service improvements.

Skills

RSCN qualification

Driving licence

Central line training

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Band 6 Paediatric Nurse North East London NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Band 6 Paediatric Nurse to join our Community Children's Nursing team at Grays Health Centre, part of the North East London NHS Foundation Trust. This permanent position offers a competitive Band 6 salary ranging from £39,959 to £48,117 per annum (pro‑rate for less than full‑time hours). Working 37.5 hours per week, you will enjoy a varied workload across the community in Basildon, Brentwood, and Thurrock, with daytime shifts including weekends. The role is scheduled to commence 08th January 2027.

About North East London NHS Foundation Trust

At North East London NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services that make a meaningful difference in the lives of our diverse communities. Our inclusive culture fosters collaboration, respect, and continuous learning, enabling every team member to thrive and contribute to our shared mission. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in an environment that values innovation, compassion, and professional development.

The Role

As a Band 6 Paediatric Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional care to children and young people within the community. Your expertise and dedication will help ensure that patients receive the support they need to achieve the best possible health outcomes. Working closely with families, colleagues, and acute services, you will become an integral part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to children and young people in community settings.
• Work collaboratively with acute services to develop and maintain effective relationships, ensuring best possible outcomes for our community.
• Provide education and support to families, empowering them to manage their child’s health and well‑being.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Registered Sick Children’s Nurse (RSCN) qualification.
• A minimum of two years’ post‑qualification experience.
• A valid driving licence and the ability to travel across the geographical area.
• Central line training or a willingness to undertake this training.
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with acute services.

Why Join Us?

• Engage in a varied and dynamic workload that spans the community in Basildon, Brentwood, and Thurrock.
• Enjoy daytime shifts, including weekends, and opportunities to enhance your professional skills through training and development.
• Be part of an inclusive and supportive organisation committed to your growth and progression.

Job Overview

This role supports the delivery of high-quality patient care by providing clinical support within the community Children’s Nursing Team to children / young people 0-19 years. The post holder will work closely with colleagues from the wider teams to ensure services run smoothly and efficiently.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver day‑to‑day patient care
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support service delivery.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with Trust policies.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for managing their own workload, prioritising tasks effectively, and ensuring deadlines are met. They will be expected to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to high standards. The role may involve working across multiple sites and requires excellent communication and organisational skills.

Working for Us

Joining the Children’s Community Nursing Team, NELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award‑winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Our Values 2025 – 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co‑produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.

They Are

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop‑in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement Fringe (Basildon, Thurrock, Brentwood, Harlow and Dartford only)

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,303 to a maximum of £2,198 p.a. pro‑rate for part time).

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points‑based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High‑Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.