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Bank Paediatric Nurse - Sept

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation TrustSouthend University Hospital, Southend on Sea, SS0 0RY, United KingdomDepending on experience £18.53Closes 21/09/2026

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Band
Band 5
Contract
Bank
Pattern
Flexible working
Posted
07/09/2026
Closes
21/09/2026

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Role summary

This Bank Paediatric Nurse role involves assisting in the provision of high-quality care to children and young people in the Paediatric Assessment Unit. The nurse will assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate family-centred care, working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. Key responsibilities include maintaining infection control, adhering to professional conduct, and supporting the wider Paediatric Directorate. The role requires continuous professional development and adherence to Trust policies.

Key responsibilities

  • Assist in the provision and maintenance of a seamless service and highest quality care to patients in accordance with Clinical Governance.
  • Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate safe and competent family-centred care to babies, children and teenagers throughout the assessment unit.
  • Contribute to the reduction of healthcare acquired infection by ensuring a high standard of infection control practice.
  • Function collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the Paediatric Department.
  • Adhere to the NMC code of Professional Conduct at all times and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
  • Make a thorough assessment of the patient's needs (including risk assessments) and facilitate the implementation of all planned nursing actions.

Essential criteria

  • NMC registration
  • NHS experience

Useful to know

Band 5 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Paediatric Nurse - Sept

The closing date is 21 September 2026

Job summary

Department will accept RN with Children's experience.

The Nurse will assist the Manager and fellow staff in the provision and maintenance of a seamless service & highest quality care to patients in accordance with Clinical Governance.

To assist senior nursing staff in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of paediatric care for the children and young people who attend the Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) from their initial attendance through to discharge or admission to the inpatient ward.

To contribute to the reduction of healthcare acquired infection by ensuring a high standard of infection control practice in the light of research current best evidence and legislation.

The Nurse will collaboratively function as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the Paediatric Department working within the Trust's policies and procedures.

The Nurse is expected to work with and support the Paediatric Directorate as a whole, inclusive of Paediatric Outpatient Department, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Neptune Children's Ward and the Paediatric Emergency Department.

It is expected that the Nurse as a reflective practitioner will continue to develop their own capabilities and Nursing knowledge in line with the Trusts career pathway wh

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