Job summary
Employer heading
Paediatric Charge Nurse
Band 6
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.
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We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.
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Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity to join our nursing team on the Paedaitric ED at Basildon Hospital.
This role is for a Band 6 Sister/ Charge Nurse to join our team. We are a busy ED and have a dedicated co-located PAU.
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Main duties of the job
Duties will include caring for children and families in the acute A&E and paediatirc unit, provide support to the junior members of the team, coordinate beds across the service ensuring smooth flow.Ìý
- You will be an experienced practitioner who can respond to conflicting demands.Ìý
- Deputise for the band 7 ward managers and act in a calm professional manner at all times
- Staff coordination across the paediatric service ensuring each area has safe levels.ÌýÌý
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.Ìý
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.Ìý
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
For further details, please refer to the attached job description and personal specification for further details.Ìý
We look forward to your application.Ìý
Person specification
essential
Essential criteria
- NMC registration
- Evidence of strong post qualification
Desirable criteria
- A&E or PAU experience
questions and answers
Essential criteria
- IV competences
Desirable criteria
- Venepunture /cannulation or willing to work towards
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
- Amy Harris
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01268 524900
- Additional information
extension 1824Ìý
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