Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatric
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 390-WAC-BR-7277
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Broomfield
- Town
- chelmsford
- Salary
- £37,338 per annum( pro rata for part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
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/junior sister 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
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
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.
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/APALS
- Competent in IV therapy
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in an acute setting
- Experience looking after a sick child
Desirable criteria
- A&E/PAU experience
- Evidence of staff management
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jessica Wagjiani
- Job title
- Senior sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01245362000
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