(**) Registered Nurse - Paediatric Emergency Department

VerseOne Group; Leigh on Sea; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is expanding its Paediatric Emergency Department and recruiting registered nurses for 24/7 shifts. The role offers full-time and part-time options with a 37.5-hour week, centred in Southend Westcliff-on-Sea. Salary is £32,073 per annum, pro rata for part-time hires.

You will join a dynamic paediatric team, with structured orientation and ongoing professional support to develop clinical skills in a busy ED setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current entry on the NMC register.
• PILS or EPALS certificate or willingness to undertake in the future
• Evidence of post qualification study
• Trained to administer IV therapy peripherally

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality paediatric emergency care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Support the Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) and Paediatric Directorate.
• Contribute to infection control and patient flow across paediatric services.

Skills

Emergency department experience

Paediatric experience

Supervising junior staff

Education

NMC registration

PILS/EPALS certificate

Post-qualification study

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.

(**) Registered Nurse - Paediatric Emergency Department

Band 5

Main area Paediatrics Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (24/7 shifts including weekends, nights and BH) Job ref 390-NM-SO-BA-6879

Site Southend Town Westcliff on sea Salary £32,073 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Salary period Yearly Closing 18/11/2026 23:59

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As per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold. for the role.

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Job overview

We are expanding our team and looking for enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join our Paediatric Emergency Department. Ours is an evolving and continuously developing service which sees a wide array of presentations from injuries to acute illness.

As a dynamic individual with good interpersonal and communication skills, this is an exciting development opportunity for you work as part of our team, to gain experience and skills where no two days are the same. We offer a structured orientation and on-going support to assist in your onward progression.

Main duties of the job

You will assist our friendly multi-disciplinary team in the provision and maintenance of a seamless service, giving high-quality care to patients whilst contributing to the reduction of healthcare acquired infection. As a reflective practitioner, we will support you in developing your own capabilities and nursing knowledge.

As a Paediatric Emergency paediatric nurse you will work closely with the Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) which located on the paediatric ward whilst also maintaining a close working relationship with the wider Paediatric Directorate, including Neptune Ward and the Ambulatory Service

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.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current entry on the NMC register.
• Current PILS or EPALS certificate or willingness to undertake in the future
• Evidence of post qualification study
• Trained to administer IV therapy peripherally

Knowledge & experience

• Experience of working in a emergency and/or paediatric department setting
• Experience or awareness of child protection issues
• Experience of working with a paediatric emergency department/6 months acute nursing experience.
• Evidence of supervising/managing junior members of staff/HCA’s

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.