Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 5 who is an to join our friendly team within our elective and emergency surgical units. The children's surgical team provides the child and family with a holistic hospital experience and continuity of care offering them comprehensive pre-assessment, pre- and post-operative care and a discharge follow up. All aspects aimed at maintaining the standards set out in the National service framework benchmarks. Our unit consists of a 10 bedded elective care ward caring for children with a wide range of surgical needs including a well-established Cleft Lip and Palate treatment service. We also have an 11 bedded emergency/trauma unit. This unit facilitates daily trauma clinics for children within the region who have sustained injuries requiring plastics, maxillary facial and orthopaedic injuries. The unit also reviews children with emergency general and surgical speciality concerns coordinating their care and treatment as necessary. Working alongside the nursing staff we are lucky to have a team of Hospital Play Specialists and Clinical Nurse Specialists that are invaluable in helping both patients and parents through procedures. The wider paediatric inpatient unit has two High Dependency beds for patients requiring complex care. The Clinical Practice Facilitators assist in the teaching and supporting of our team. Main duties of the job The Registered Nurse (Staff Nurse) is required: To provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, whilst maintaining at all timestheir privacy and dignity. To assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care. To contribute to supporting the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse. To support the maintenance of high standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area. To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure safe and effective care for all patients About us We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress. Date posted 07 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 390-WAC-BR-7243 Job locations Broomfield Court Road Broomfield, Chelmsford CM1 7ET Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached a full job description which outlines the details of the role and responsibilities. If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today, we look forward to your application Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached a full job description which outlines the details of the role and responsibilities. If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today, we look forward to your application Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Nurse (Child) Degree in Nursing Desirable 1-2 years experience English and Maths GCSEs Experience Essential Experience working with children Experience working in the clinical setting Desirable Experience of change management Good communication skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Nurse (Child) Degree in Nursing Desirable 1-2 years experience English and Maths GCSEs Experience Essential Experience working with children Experience working in the clinical setting Desirable Experience of change management Good communication skills 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Broomfield Court Road Broomfield, Chelmsford CM1 7ET Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)