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Job summary

Main area
Nursing
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
23 hours per week
Job ref
390-WAC-BA-7084
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Basildon
Town
Basildon
Salary
£35,392 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/07/2024 23:59

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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. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend,  is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.

 

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity to join our nursing team on the Paedaitric Unit at Basildon Hospital.

This role is for a Band 6 Sister/ Charge Nurse. We are a busy Paediatric Unit comprising of two wards, Puffin and Wagtail and the Penguin Day unit.

As a Band 6 Sister/ Charge Nurse, you will take charge as the Nurse Co-ordinator and provide support to the Children's Emergency unit and Children's Out-Patient department 

Main duties of the job

Duties will include caring for children and families in the acute paediatirc unit, provide support to the junior members of the team, coordinate beds across the service ensuring smooth flow. 

The Band 6 sister/charge nurse is an experienced practitioner who can respond to conflicting demands. 

The Band 6 Sister/ Charge nurse is expected to deputise for the band 7 ward managers and act in a calm professional manner at all times.

The role includes staff coordination across the paediatric service ensuring each area has safe levels.  

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

For further details, please refer to the attached job description and personal specification for further details. 

We look forward to your application. 

Person specification

questions and answers

Essential criteria
  • RSCN/RN qualification
  • Paediatric nursing experience more than 2 years
Desirable criteria
  • HDU Course
  • Safeguarding children knowledge and experience

questions and answers

Essential criteria
  • Mentorship course or equivalent working towards
Desirable criteria
  • IV competencies

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nicola Nsubuga
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01268 524900
Additional information

extension 1259

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