Staff Nurse - Paediatric Outpatient's | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health trust is seeking an experienced Staff Nurse to work in Paediatric Outpatient's at their Basildon Hospital site. The role involves running the outpatient department, supporting phlebotomy services, promoting teamwork, and ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated nursing professional eager to contribute to specialized paediatric care.

Responsibilities

• Running of the paediatric outpatients department.
• Support the phlebotomy service and provide venipuncture.
• Promote good communication channels amongst staff.
• Undertake daily checks of equipment.
• Carry out nursing duties as requested by the senior team.
• Deputize for senior team when required.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.

Job description

Overview

Here at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust we are seeking an experienced Staff Nurse to work in Paediatric Outpatient's at our Basildon Hospital site and Billericay Health Centre.

The appointable applicant will will be responsible for the effective running of Paediatric Clinics including Diabetes, Oncology, Sickle Cell, Surgical, Cardiology and Endocrine Clinics working alongside a dedicated team of Paediatric Consultants and Paediatric Nurses.

Responsibilities

• Running of the paediatric outpatients department.
• Support the phlebotomy service and provide venipuncture to the service user.
• Promote good communication channels amongst staff enhancing good team work
• Undertake daily checks of equipment and report when faulty
• To carry out nursing duties as requested by the senior team
• To deputize for senior team when required or necessary
• To maintain a safe environment for patients and staff

Context and Ambition

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

Application

Are you looking for an exciting Staff Nurse 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.

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

This advert closes on Monday 22 Sep 2025