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Job summary

Main area
nursing
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
Job ref
390-DoM-BR-3196
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
07/04/2025 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 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

Are you currently seeking an opportunity to work for a passionate and enthusiastic Paediatric Assessment unit?

Our PAU here at Broomfield Hospital is searching for an experienced, and motivated Registered Paediatric Nurse to join our team. If you have the passion and drive towards achieving high quality patient care then you should consider applying for this post with our team.

Should you be the successful candidate you will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills and experiences as well as your leadership skills in the emergency setting in a kind, professional and positive team environment.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide a high standard of individualised care to children attending the PAU, acting as a role model and supporting the Senior Sister/Charge nurse in driving quality care provision forward
  • Be responsible for standards of cleanliness in PAU in partnership with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
  • Provide clear clinical leadership to staff, deputising for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in her/his absence, assisting in meeting the standard of all children being assessed, treated and discharged.

Working for our organisation

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 full details of this interesting and rewarding role, please see full job description.

We look forward to receiving your application

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered nurse (CHILD)
  • EPALS
Desirable criteria
  • DEGREE IN NURSING

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrated experience as a senior band 5 or 6 in an acute setting
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in change management

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)https://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
Jessica Wagjiani
Job title
senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01245362000
Additional information

ext 40881

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