Paediatric Staff Nurse Wizard and Pegasus Ward | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Chelmsford is seeking an enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurse for their pediatric surgical units. The role involves providing individualized care, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team, and maintaining high standards in patient care. Ideal candidates will hold a nursing qualification and possess a dynamic, forward-thinking outlook. Opportunities for career development and training are available. Apply now for this rewarding position with a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Access to training and development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Provide a high standard of individualized care to patients.
• Assess care needs and develop care programs.
• Support cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
• Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Coordinate care for pediatric patients.

Skills

Individualized patient care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 5 who is an to join our friendly team within our elective and emergency surgical units. The children’s surgical team provides the child and family with a holistic hospital experience and continuity of care offering them comprehensive pre-assessment, pre- and post-operative care and a discharge follow up. All aspects aimed at maintaining the standards set out in the National service framework benchmarks.

Our unit consists of a 10 bedded elective care ward caring for children with a wide range of surgical needs including a well-established Cleft Lip and Palate treatment service. We also have an 11 bedded emergency/trauma unit. This unit facilitates daily trauma clinics for children within the region who have sustained injuries requiring plastics, maxillary facial and orthopaedic injuries. The unit also reviews children with emergency general and surgical speciality concerns coordinating their care and treatment as necessary.

Working alongside the nursing staff we are lucky to have a team of Hospital Play Specialists and Clinical Nurse Specialists that are invaluable in helping both patients and parents through procedures. The wider paediatric inpatient unit has two High Dependency beds for patients requiring complex care. The Clinical Practice Facilitators assist in the teaching and supporting of our team.



The Registered Nurse (Staff Nurse) is required:

To provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, whilst maintaining at all times
their privacy and dignity.

To assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.

To contribute to supporting the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse.

To support the maintenance of high standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area.

To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure safe and effective care for all patients

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Please see attached a full job description which outlines the details of the role and responsibilities.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today, we look forward to your application!


This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Aug 2025