NHS - Paediatric Charge Nurse - Paediatric Assessment Unit
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.
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.
Job overview
The Paediatric Department has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Paediatric Nurse to join our team. We are looking for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to work across our Paediatric Assessment Unit and Paediatric A&E Department. We are looking for individuals who have passion and drive to provide excellent patient care for all children 0-16 and their families.
The Paediatric Assessment unit is the central HUB for ENT and trauma (Plastics and Max fax) located within Phoenix ward which is a 24 hour facility for the assessment and treatment of children who require urgent paediatric care. The unit is staffed by an experienced senior nursing team and staff progression is actively encouraged.There are eight beds, two triage rooms, a PAU treatment room and a PAU waiting room. The unit works closely with Paediatric A&E and the post holder will get the opportunity to rotate across the units.
Please be aware this may close early due to the number of applications.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be responsible for the effective running of the Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) and will have the opportunity to develop skills to support Paediatric A&E. PAU is a busy area with conflicting demands. The successful applicant will be supported by the Band 7 team, clinical practice educators and paediatric matron, this is an exciting opportunity to enhance skills and abilities in caring for children presenting with medical and surgical emergencies.
Working alongside the nursing staff we are lucky to have a team of Play Specialists and Nursery Nurses that are invaluable in helping both patients and parents through procedures.
Your development will be supported by three dedicated clinical practice educators who offer valuable education opportunities under the guidance of a mentor as part of the team.
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
Are you looking for an exciting role as our Paediatric Charge Nurse within our Paediatric Assessment Unit using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you?
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
Person specification
Education & Qualification
Essential criteria- Registered Nurse (Child)
- EPLS
- Degree in Nursing
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria- Demonstrable experience as a Senior Band 5 or Band 6 nurse in Paediatric setting
- Experience of change management
Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.
Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application