Staff Nurse - Phoenix Ward | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Chelmsford is seeking a dedicated Paediatric Nurse to deliver high-quality care for patients aged 10 days to 16 years old. The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team and contribute to patient assessments, care plans, and discharge processes. A Paediatric Nursing qualification/registration is required. Join us to make a meaningful impact on children's health and well-being in our community.

Qualifications

• To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust policies.
• Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of individualised care to patients.
• Assess care needs and develop care programmes.
• Communicate effectively with patients and the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Paediatric Nursing qualification/registration

Job description

Overview

Are you a dedicated, compassionate and skilled Paediatric Nurse seeking a fulfilling career within an innovative trust? This role is based on Phoenix Ward in the Mid Essex area, caring for paediatric patients from 10 days old up to 16 years old across specialties including Paediatrics, Plastics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Maxillo Facial and ENT. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team supported by clinical nurse specialists (Asthma and Allergy, Epilepsy and Oncology) and practice facilitators who help with training and development. The Paediatric Assessment Unit, along with Paediatric Emergency Department, works closely with the ward to deliver care for children and their families.

As a member of the team you will form part of the multidisciplinary group dedicated to delivering the best possible care to patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, while maintaining their privacy and dignity at all times.
• Assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
• Contribute to supporting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
• Support the maintenance of high standards of cleanliness in your clinical area.
• Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Consistently organise and deliver individualised patient care, ensuring patients\' physical, social and psychological needs are met.
• Communicate effectively and work in partnership with patients, their relatives/carers, nursing colleagues and the multidisciplinary team to ensure care is delivered accurately and efficiently.
• Contribute to supporting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to maintain/improve and develop high standards of patient care, ensuring patients are treated with privacy, dignity and respect.
• Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in actively implementing initiatives outlined within the Trust’s local Nursing and Midwifery and Patient Involvement & Experience Strategies.
• Assist the Senior Sister in ensuring that nursing practice reflects current clinical developments, evidence-based guidance and is based on sound nursing audit and research, identifying opportunities for promotion and participation in such activities.
• Embrace the Essence of Care Framework and actively participate in its implementation locally.
• Support Nurse Led Discharge within your area of responsibility and actively participate in discharging/transferring ‘medically fit’ patients to more appropriate settings.

Qualifications

To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. The role requires a Paediatric Nursing qualification/registration and a commitment to delivering high standards of patient care within paediatric services.

Additional Information

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 and progress. The advert notes that the vacancy may close early if a suitable number of applications are received. This advert closes on Thursday 25 Sep 2025.