Staff Nurse - Paediatrics

NHS; Basildon; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Basildon is seeking an experienced Staff Nurse for the Children's Emergency Department. Ideal candidates are dynamic and motivated nurses passionate about delivering high-quality patient care. With support from a dedicated team, this role offers ample opportunities for personal and professional development in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Nursing experience in the care of the child and family in an acute paediatric care setting.
• Experience or awareness of child protection issues.
• Experience or awareness of working in an emergency dept/PAU.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive department with senior sisters and a practice development team.
• Care for a variety of emergency patients in a Children's Emergency Department.
• Participate in the development of your skills and experiences.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills

Basic computer skills (word, emails, excel)

Trained to administer IV therapy

Trained to access central/long lines

Education

RSCN / RN (child)

MIPS/ENB 998 or equivalent

Current APLS/EPLS or willingness to undertake

Job description

Overview

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Staff Nurse to join our friendly and dynamic team in the Children's Emergency Department & Paediatric Assessment Unit at Basildon Hospital.

The closing date is 23 October 2025

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and flexible nurse to join our Paediatric Emergency Department & Paediatric Assessment Unit. This role offers opportunities to grow and develop both personally and professionally while empowering others to succeed.

We are a large general hospital caring for the health needs of a large number of service users in a versatile community. We are looking for proactive and self-motivated Paediatric Nurses who are passionate about delivering high quality patient care. Working in a Children's Emergency Care setting can be challenging but rewarding; we value teamwork, a positive attitude and a flexible approach.

Join our fantastic team in the Children's Emergency Department!

Please be aware this role may close early due to number of applications.

Main duties of the job

We are a supportive and encouraging department with a solid team of paediatric nurses at varying levels of experience. This will provide you with the support and camaraderie to make each day a good one. We have band 7 senior sisters/charge nurses within the department, as well as a dedicated practice development team to help you develop your skills, experiences and training.

We receive a wide variety of emergency patients, including trauma and medical/surgical admissions. Our Children’s Emergency Department provides an independent Paediatric Emergency Nurse Practitioner-led service that operates 7 days a week.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, improve the health and wellbeing 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.

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Staff Nurse role in Paediatrics using your unique qualities? 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• RSCN / RN (child)
• MIPS/ENB 998 or equivalent
• Current APLS/EPLS or willingness to undertake

Experience

• Nursing experience in the care of the child and family in an acute paediatric care setting.
• Experience or awareness of child protection issues
• Experience or awareness of working in an emergency dept/PAU

Skills

• Excellent written communication skills - demonstrated throughout application form
• Basic computer skills (word, emails, excel)
• Trained to administer IV therapy
• Trained to access central/long lines

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)