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Job summary

Main area
Paediatrics
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
390-WAC-BR-7382
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Broomfield
Town
Chelmsford
Salary
£38,682 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/11/2025 23:59

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Charge nurse

Band 6

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

 

Job overview

We are currently looking to employ an enthusiastic individual who is looking to further develop their current skills to develop into a professional, compassionate band 6 Charge nurse within the Paediatric emergency department/Paediatric assessment unit. 

Here at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, We run a 24 hours 7 days a week service working in a large multi-disciplinary team delivery a wide range of care to our service users. 

Main duties of the job

You will have great opportunities to develop their managerial skills whilst working within the department by ensuring patient safety across all paediatric departments, a good flow through A&E and support their junior team and their well-being.  You will be actively involved in looking after the sick child, managing the department and managing staff i.e. sickness. You will also be given opportunities to support positive change within the service. You will be responsible for the department in the absence of a senior nurse. You will be given the skills and knowledge of both areas to be able to flexibly work between both to ensure safety of patients and good skill mix. 

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

If you are interested in this job role and are keen to gain more experience working with children and young people as well as managerial, please see attached job description for a more detailed view on the expectation, roles and responsibilities required for this position.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria
  • Registered Paediatric Nurse
Desirable criteria
  • EPALS/APLS
  • Competent IV therapy

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in an acute setting
  • experience looking after a sick or seriously injured child
Desirable criteria
  • A&E/PAU experience
  • Evidence of staff management

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold Awardhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Tigina Mathew
Job title
Senior sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01245362000
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