Paediatric Staff Nurse - Neptune Ward

NHS; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Paediatric Band 5 nurse for Neptune ward in Southend. The role involves caring for babies to teenagers (0–16) with a variety of presentations, in a busy ward requiring a structured orientation and ongoing support.

The successful candidate will be registered (Child) or Sick Children's Nurse with NHS experience, and may be Adult registered with NHS experience.

Qualifications

• NMC registration for Child or Adult with NHS experience.
• EPLIS/PILS registration or familiarity is preferred.
• Nursing degree in progress or planned for completion.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and evaluate safe, family-centred paediatric care across 0–16 years.
• Maintain infection control and hand hygiene; adhere to policies and governance.
• Develop own portfolio and pursue ongoing professional development within the trust pathway.

Education

NMC Child registered/Adult registered with NHS experience

EPLIS / PILS

Working towards a nursing degree

Job description

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 Paediatric Nursing Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Day and night rotation. Weekends and bank holidays.) Job ref 390-WAC-SO-6478-A

Site Southend Town Westcliff-on-sea Salary £32,073 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Salary period Yearly Closing 11/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

Neptune ward are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Paediatric Band 5 nurse to join an already established team to help develop the service offered. Neptune ward care for a variety of patients form the age of 0-16 years with a wide array of presentations from emergency surgical intervention to acute illness.

Southend's Neptune ward are a dedicated and friendly team who are committed to continuous improvements in the service. The Band 5 Nurse will assist the Manager and fellow staff in the provision and maintenance of a seamless service & highest quality care to patients.

This includes assessing, planning, delivery and evaluation of Paediatric care for children and young people attending Neptune ward from admission through to discharge. The Band 5 nurse will have a structured orientation and receive on-going support to assist with progression within the role.

The appointable applicant will need to be Registered Nurse Child/Registered Sick Children's Nurse.

We are open to applications from Adult Registered Nurses with NHS experience who are interested in expanding their skills and developing into children’s nursing.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the Paediatric Band 5 role on Neptune includes assessing, planning and evaluating safe and competent family-centred care to babies, children and teenagers throughout their inpatient stay. 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.

You 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.

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

Are you looking for an exciting 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.

Qualifications

• NMC Child registered/Adult registered with NHS experience
• EPLIS/PILS
• Working towards a nursing degree

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of escalation and recognition of a sick deteriorating child
• Organistational skills - able to prioritise own case load
• Intravenous administration competent
• Phlebotomy and Cannulation
• Experience of nursing in an acute Paediatric setting

Other

• Flexible to work in other areas of the Paedatric Department
• Able to communicate effectively (including with service users and members of the MDT)

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute 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.

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.