Staff Nurse - Phoenix Ward

NHS; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust is looking for a dedicated Paediatric Nurse to join their innovative team in Chelmsford. You will provide exceptional care to children from birth to 16 years across various specialities, supported by clinical specialists. This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative multi-disciplinary environment focused on delivering the best care for patients and their families. The position includes full-time and part-time opportunities with competitive salary. Apply now to make a difference in paediatric care.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a clinical setting.
• Demonstrated experience as a Band 5 nurse in a paediatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Organise and deliver individualised patient care.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families.
• Support high standards of patient care.
• Participate in Nurse-Led Discharge.

Skills

Experience working with children

Good communication skills

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (Child)

Degree of Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

Are you a dedicated, compassionate and skilled Paediatric Nurse seeking a fulfilling career within an innovative trust? Would you like to work with a passionate team who strive to deliver care to paediatric patients in the Mid Essex area?

On Phoenix Ward you will find a wide range of ages as we care for children from 10 days of life until their 16th Birthday with a mix of specialities. This includes Paediatrics, Plastics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Maxilla Facial and Ear, Nose and Throat to name a few.

As part of the team you are supported by a range of clinical nurse specialists including Asthma and Allergy, Epilepsy and Oncology. There is also a team of practice facilitators who support the staff with training and development. We also have a Paediatric Assessment Unit based on the ward and the teams within paediatric departments work closely together. This includes the Paediatric Assessment Unit and Paediatric Emergency Department.

As a member of the team you will form a part of the multi‑disciplinary team who strive to deliver the best care to our patients and their family.

Main duties of the job

• Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Consistently organise and deliver individualised patient care, ensuring physical, social and psychological needs are met.
• Communicate effectively and work in partnership with patients, their relatives/carers, nursing colleagues and members of the multi‑disciplinary team to ensure care is delivered accurately and efficiently.
• Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to maintain or improve high standards of patient care, ensuring patients are treated with privacy, dignity and respect.
• Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in implementing initiatives outlined within the Trust's local Nursing and Midwifery and Patient Involvement & Experience Strategies.
• Assist the Senior Sister in ensuring nursing practice reflects current clinical developments, evidence‑based guidance and is based on sound audit and research.
• Embrace the Essence of Care Framework and actively participate in its local implementation.
• Support Nurse‑Led Discharge within area of responsibility and participate in discharging/transferring medically fit patients to more appropriate settings.

About Us

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.

Details

• Date posted: 09 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £31,049 a year per annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time
• Reference number: 390‑WAC‑BR‑7336‑B
• Job locations: Broomfield, Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET

Person Specification

Essential Experience

• Have experience working with children.
• Experience working in a clinical setting.
• Demonstrate experience as a Band 5 nurse in a paediatric setting.

Essential Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse (Child).
• Degree of Nursing.

Desirable Experience

• Experience of change management.
• Good communication skills.
• 1–2 years experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience.
• English and Maths GCSE.

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 known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk