Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - Paediatric Outpatient's

The closing date is 22 September 2025

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

-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

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

Date posted

16 September 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

Part-time

Reference number

390-WAC-BA- 7334

Job locations

Basildon Hospital

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC registered paediatric nurse

Desirable

Venapuncture and cannulation competent

Experience

Essential

Minimum 2 Years post qualifying Experience

Desirable

Previous Paediatric Outpatient Experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC registered paediatric nurse

Desirable

Venapuncture and cannulation competent

Experience

Essential

Minimum 2 Years post qualifying Experience

Desirable

Previous Paediatric Outpatient Experience

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon Hospital

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon Hospital

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)